COVID-19 has radically disrupted the U.S. healthcare industry, which in turn has disrupted other business industries and entire communities. Healthcare workers are experiencing burnout at alarming rates. In a 2020 EClinicalMedicine survey, almost 50 percent of healthcare workers reported they were burned out from the COVID-19 pandemic.
By: Martha Conway In late November, the St. Joseph’s Health Cardiovascular Institute in Syracuse expanded its award-winning cardiac surgery team by welcoming the return of Dr. G. Randall Green. Green left St. Joseph’s Health five years ago with hopes of building a cardiac surgery and surgery training
Chris Zuccarini, Managing Director, National Health Care Practice, Risk Strategies Company The trend of private equity (PE) firms seeking high returns in health care has been in full bloom for more than a decade. But whereas previously PE was focused on a top-down approach of buying hospitals
By Bruce Wood, Esq. It’s no secret that there is a nationwide shortage of skilled medical professionals, particularly nurses and physician assistants, which has resulted in longer work weeks for many employees. Those staffing shortages will not be resolved soon and healthcare employers need to be careful
Kathy Ruscitto FIRST, I WANTED to share how much I enjoy feedback on these editorials. When people take time to agree or disagree, it improves both of our thinking. My perspective comes from myexperience. Thank you for sharing your experiences! This column is on regional reach. Living
By Becca Taurisano Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Breast surgeon Mary Ellen Greco, MD, FACS, and Physician Assistant Kristen McNeil bring expertise and a personal touch to Oneida Health’s new breast care subspecialty. Mary Ellen Greco, MD, FACS, and Kristen McNeil, PA-C joined Oneida Health in February after
By Kathryn Ruscitto Tuesday, October 25, 2022 It’s time to focus on solutions. Every morning, as I read the news, there’s more and more reported gun violence. I’ve been reading — but not acting — for far too long, and I have to ask myself why. Gun
By Becca TaurisanoTuesday, October 25, 2022 Crouse Hospital’s robotic-assisted surgery program is the largest and most successful in Central New York, thanks to the collective expertise and support of the surgeons participating in the program. Kenneth Cooper, DO, (right) and Jeffrey DeSimone, MD, with the da Vinci
