admin 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 to regulate the increased transaction prices, reduced competition, … Read more
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 her thigh. Her pain prevented her from doing … Read more
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 depending on the situation. However, regardless of complexity … Read more
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, administrative leadership made growing the hospital’s robotic surgery … Read more
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 psychiatric specialists. The backlog, initially attributed to COVID-19 … Read more
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, that’s exactly what she’s done. Her cousin eventually … Read more
By: Jenn Negley, Vice President, Risk Strategies Company When it comes to liability insurance for professionals such as doctors, choosing the right type of policy is crucial. Two of the most common forms of coverage for professionals, such as doctors, lawyers, and business owners, are claims made and occurrence policies. While they both offer liability … Read more
St. Joseph’s Health Achieves SRC’s Center of Excellence Accreditation in Hernia Surgery St. Joseph’s Health recently achieved accreditation from SRC as a Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery. This accreditation recognizes St. Joseph’s Health commitment to a high standard of delivering quality patient care and safety. Status as an accredited Center of Excellence means that … Read more
By Elizabeth Landry As Central New York’s only academic medical center, Upstate University Hospital is paving the way for much of the region’s healthcare needs. In fact, many of the hospital’s programs and facilities are blazing new trails of innovation, regionally and often nationally, as well. “We think a lot like a private enterprise, even … Read more
BY KATHRYN RUSCITTO, ADVISOR During Covid I watched a hospital in Florida implement a variety of new positions based on specific tasks. From the basic welcome to a room with detailed instructions done by a patient tech to a full assessment being done remotely by a nurse.. The goal being to reduce clinical time at … Read more
