BY: Kathryn Ruscitto, Advisor Driving across the western side of the Adirondacks, I made my way to a board strategy session held at The Beeches Manor in Rome, NY—a vibrant place in years past, once known for hosting weddings and proms. I knew it had recently been
By: Jenn Negley, Vice President, Risk Strategies Company Technology plays a major role in the healthcare sector’s ability to store and handle private patient data. This has improved the efficiency of healthcare delivery, but it has also increased the susceptibility of healthcare providers to cyberattacks. The healthcare
by Marc Beckman and Benjamin Goldberg Almost two years ago, New York enacted PHL Article 45 A, which took effect on August 31, 2023. One of the intents behind this law was flagging large business consolidation in the healthcare field, potentially allowing New York’s Department of Health
A new Excellus BlueCross BlueShield benefit is helping members overcome one of the nation’s most debilitating health conditions, while also working to reduce the rising costs of health care. Kelly Nye, an Excellus BCBS member in Jamesville suffered from shooting pains down her leg and numbness in
By Elizabeth Landry For patients suffering with a hernia, the pain, discomfort and disfiguration can be all too familiar. A hernia is essentially a hole in the abdominal or pelvic wall through which tissue can protrude, and while hernias are considered common, they can often be complex
By Bari Faye Dean Dr. Benjamin Sadowitz When Crouse Health acquired its first da Vinci surgical robot in 2008, it marked the beginning of a journey that would reshape surgical care across Central New York. Two years before the first robotic case was even performed at Crouse,
By: Kathryn Ruscitto, Advisor Recent conversations with families seeking mental health resources have highlighted the severe challenges in accessing psychiatric care in our community. What began as routine inquiries have exposed a healthcare system stretched beyond capacity, with primary care physicians increasingly unable to connect patients with
When you climb the porch stairs to the front door of Judith’s home, you’re greeted by a woman with a radiant smile, and immediately sense a palpable warmth. She came to the inner city of Rochester to visit a cousin. While she never imagined she would stay,
