When the Algorithm Acts Alone:The Risks of and Emerging Standards Regarding Agentic AI in Healthcare.

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 Appoints Migdalia Bonilla-Martir, MD as Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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

Upstate University Hospital: Building on Innovation and Growing to Better Serve the Community

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

Health Care Cuts and the Impact on Communities

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

Leading With Compassion and Vision: Dr. Julie Moore, Chief Nursing Officer at St. Joseph’s Health

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

Q&A With Dr. David A. DiStefano: Returning Home To Care For Central New York

Dr. David A. DiStefano recently joined the Joint Replacement and Shoulder/Elbow teams at SOS and will be featured in the practice’s upcoming shoulder replacement webinar on November 12. Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) recently welcomed David A. DiStefano, MD, to its Joint Replacement and Shoulder/ Elbow teams. A fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. DiStefano specializes in … Read more

SOS to Host Virtual Community Talk: “Your Shoulder Health: Exploring Arthritis Care and Surgical Advances

SOS to Host Virtual Community Talk: “Your Shoulder Health: Exploring Arthritis Care and Surg Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) today announced that it will host a free virtual community talk, “Your Shoulder Health: Exploring Arthritis Care and Surgical Advances,” on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM via Zoom. During this one-hour session, SOS’s team … Read more

Physician Joins Thompson’s Canandaigua Family Practice

Physician Joins Thompson’s Canandaigua Family Practice CANANDAIGUA – Dr. Joseph Caravella recently joined the team at UR Medicine Thompson Health’s Canandaigua Family Practice. After receiving his Bachelor of Science at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Caravella became a doctor of osteopathy at William Carey University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg, Miss. He then … Read more