ALBANY, NY – February 13, 2026 – The Capital Region’s leading health plan has been named to the 2026 America’s Best Midsize Employers list by Forbes.
This award is presented in collaboration with Statista Inc., a global statistics portal and industry ranking provider. America’s Best Employers 2026 are selected using an independent survey from a vast sample of more than 217,000 U.S. employees working for companies from all industry sectors employing at least 1,000 people within the U.S.
Organizations named to America’s Best Employers lists have demonstrated a commitment to fostering an environment where employees can thrive.
“Being named one of America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2026 by Forbes is an incredible honor for all of us at CDPHP,” said Barry J. Thornton II, CEO, CDPHP. “This recognition reflects the integrity and commitment our team brings to serving our members and communities every single day. As we look ahead, we remain dedicated to fostering a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to make a meaningful impact,” added Thornton.
The final ranking is based on two types of evaluations:
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Personal– Given by employees themselves.
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Public– Given by friends and family members of employees, or members of the public who work in the same industry.
Survey respondents are asked to evaluate the employer on key dimensions such as atmosphere, development, compensation, company image, culture and work environment. See how CDPHP stacked up against other companies here.
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About CDPHP®
Established in 1984, CDPHP is a physician-founded, member-focused and community-based not-for-profit health plan that offers high-quality affordable health insurance plans to members in 29 counties throughout New York. CDPHP is also on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.