New York State Association for Rural Health (NYSARH) Welcomes Steven J. Harvey, Ph.D. to Board of Directors

FORT EDWARD, NY (10/26/2026) (readMedia)-- The New York State Association for Rural Health (NYSARH) is pleased to announce the election of Steven J. Harvey, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Integrity Partners for Behavioral Health IPA, Inc., to its Board of Directors.

Dr. Harvey brings more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, health care, education, research, and strategic planning. His work focuses on strengthening behavioral health care through data analytics, clinical integration, strategic partnerships, and value-based care, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

As CEO of Integrity Partners for Behavioral Health IPA, Dr. Harvey leads a statewide network spanning 43 counties across New York State, including 34 rural counties, and responsible for the care of more than 100,000 individuals. He also helped develop the Behavioral Health Data Analytics Collaborative (BHDAC) in partnership with the University at Buffalo, supporting quality improvement, predictive analytics, research, and population health management.

Throughout his career, Dr. Harvey has helped secure more than $41 million in funding and authored numerous publications and books. He leads statewide initiatives addressing suicide prevention, care transitions, workforce development, and integrated care. A longtime university faculty member and researcher, he has also served on several boards focused on health, education, and community development.

"Behavioral health is one of the most pressing needs in rural New York, and Dr. Harvey has spent his career building the partnerships and systems to meet it," said Jennifer Muthig, Executive Director of NYSARH. "With a network reaching 34 rural counties, he brings a statewide view of what's working and where the gaps are. His decades of leadership in behavioral health, research, and integrated care will be a tremendous asset as we work to improve health and well-being for rural New Yorkers."

Dr. Harvey joins the NYSARH Board with a commitment to advancing collaboration, research, and data-driven solutions to address rural health challenges. NYSARH is pleased to welcome Dr. Harvey and looks forward to the expertise and perspective he will bring to strengthening the health and well-being of rural New Yorkers.

About NYSARH:

The New York State Association for Rural Health (NYSARH) is the statewide hub for rural health leaders, connecting members to the advocacy, expertise, relationships, and resources they need to strengthen their organizational capacity and improve the health of rural New Yorkers. NYSARH ensures rural communities are heard and valued by representing its members' voices in state and national policy discussions that inform and influence their health and future. NYSARH membership is open to any organization whose mission, goals, or interests align with NYSARH's, and includes public and private, for-profit and not-for-profit, small and large organizations, individual professionals, and students.