admin On January 1, 2024, a new federal law, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), will go into effect. The main purpose of the CTA is to crack down on the proliferation of shell companies used as shields in money laundering, tax avoidance, and similar activities. However, the new reporting requirements will also compel most businesses created … Read more
Although physician burnout is not a new phenomenon, it has been put in the spotlight recently due to its rise in frequency. A 2021 survey by the Mayo Clinic and Stanford Medicine noted that 62.8% of physicians experienced symptoms of burnout, up from 38% in the previous year. While the crisis of COVID has dissipated … Read more
St. Joseph’s Health Launches Cancer Care Service Line in Partnership with Roswell Park St. Joseph’s Health is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking Cancer Care service line, bringing exceptional oncology services to Central New York. With medical oncology provided in collaboration with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY, this initiative reinforces … Read more
Auburn Community Hospital (ACH) announced today that they have contracted with St. Lawrence Radiology Associates PC to provide comprehensive radiology reading services for ACH effective January 1, 2024. Their offerings include comprehensive coverage of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, equivalent to current exams and procedures. An after-hours nighthawk service will ensure timely and thorough reporting during … Read more
Seasonal Depression and the Holiday Blues: It’s Real! SYRACUSE, NY – Some people love the cold weather months. For others, this time of year leaves them feeling sad, lonely, or even depressed. Geoffrey Hopkins, MD, senior medical director for behavioral health at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, answers some questions about the symptoms of, and help for, … Read more
Slocum-Dickson Medical Group Reunites Departments to Elevate Patient Care New Hartford, NY: Slocum-Dickson Medical Group (SDMG) is making significant developments aimed at elevating the standard of patient care. Effective December 31, 2023, services provided at the Ilion campus will move to the Burrstone Road and Business Park Drive campuses. This strategic initiative is designed to … Read more
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield earns 85 percent in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index SYRACUSE, NY – Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has received a score of 85 percent out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related … Read more
Dr. Joseph Pittari joined Auburn Neurology Services from The University of Rochester Medical Center Department of Neurology where he completed his Headache Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Pittari attended medical school at the University of Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and did his residency education at the University of Buffalo Adult Neurology Residency Program before … Read more
Tsukayama Joins the Pediatric Department of Slocum-Dickson Medical Group Slocum-Dickson Medical Group is excited to announce that Elaine Tsukayama, MD will join the pediatric department of Slocum-Dickson Medical Group on November 13, 2023. Dr. Tsukayama, a board-certified pediatrician and member of the American Academy of Pediatrics specializes in health and medical care for patients 18 … Read more
By: Becca Taurisano With an influx of new talent, Upstate University Hospital’s heart care program is growing stronger than ever. Bringing experience from some of the nation’s top medical facilities with formal training in specialties like structural interventional cardiology, the program is leveraging the knowledge and talents of the well established heart care team at … Read more
