admin Excellus BlueCross BlueShield ranks on Forbes list of best midsize employers in America SYRACUSE, NY – For the fourth consecutive year, local nonprofit health insurer, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. The Health Plan ranked #67 on the 2026 list of top employers. The company … Read more
As both the region’s largest employer and Central New York’s only academic medical center, Upstate Medical University is an important hub of healthcare delivery through its clinical system of two hospital campuses and nearly 70 specialty clinics. Patient centered medical innovation is accelerating in its hospital’s cardiovascular program—which has long established clinical and research activities—to … Read more
By Elizabeth Landry First Year Family Medicine Residents (L-R): Shramika Pokharel, MD, Urva Barot, MD, Roselyn Akukalia, MD, Nozima Akbarova, MD 2025 has proven to be a milestone year for Syracuse Community Health – it was the inaugural year for its new Family Medicine Residency Program, which offers a unique approach to family medicine training … Read more
By: Kathryn Ruscitto,Advisor Planning strategy today requires holding steady while priorities continually shift. The answer to “What matters most?” often depends on where you sit within the health system. This brief overview blends both system- level and clinician perspectives. In an age saturated with information, it is easy to be diverted by whatever emerges as … Read more
Brian Hurley, OneGroup, Senior Vice President Health Care & Business Specialist Private equity (PE) investment in healthcare has grown quickly, reshaping how medical practices run day to day. For physicians and practice owners, selling to a PE firm is a complex decision. It can open doors for growth and support, but it also brings challenges. … Read more
By: Scott Carroll, Kennedy Farr, and Jennifer Forward Kennedy A. Farr Jennifer Forward Scott V. Carroll Agentic artificial intelligence (“agentic AI”) refers to systems that can independently plan and execute multi-step tasks without continuous human direction. Today, these systems can analyze charts, labs, imaging, and medication lists, identify concerning trends, and even draft suggested care … Read more
Auburn Community Hospital (ACH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Migdalia Bonilla-Martir, MD, FACOG, as Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Bonilla-Martir brings extensive clinical and academic experience, a strong commitment to patient-centered care, and proven leadership in developing comprehensive women’s health services. She joins ACH from Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., part … Read more
Visits from New York State Governor Kathy Hochul with SUNY Upstate President Mantosh Dewan, MD, and Upstate University Hospital CEO Robert Corona, DO, helped to build understanding of the infrastructure needs of Upstate University Hospital. To serve the population being seen at Upstate, key elements of the annex are an expanded Emergency Department providing Upstate … Read more
BY KATHRYN RUSCITTO, ADVISOR I will not debate the politics behind the recent health care cuts, but I will share my concerns about their impacts. The loss of Medicaid access for children and families, reductions in subsidies for those buying insurance on the public exchange, and cuts to programs that support families will be dramatic. … Read more
By: Kimberly Graf Dr. Julie Moore, Chief Nursing Officer at St. Joseph’s Health, shaping the future of patient care through empowered leadership. With a career shaped by compassion and a commitment to empowerment, Dr. Julie Moore is redefining nursing leadership at St. Joseph’s Health. In just six months as Chief Nursing Officer, she has launched … Read more
