admin For Dr. Nicholas Massa, vice president of medical affairs at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, collaboration and quality have been cornerstones of his remarkable 25-year medical career. As a dedicated local physician, he began his journey as a graduate, resident, and practitioner of pediatrics at Upstate University Hospital, where he fostered partnerships, developed innovative programs, and prioritized … Read more
MSSNY’s Peer Coaching Program Combats Stigma, Offers ‘Safe Space’ for Docs Battling Demons By: Bari Faye Dean It’s no secret that physicians live in a pressure cooker of stressors. They want to provide the highest quality care to patients, give the most of themselves to their families and personal life and, all the while, find … Read more
By Kathryn Ruscitto, Advisor This week I had the opportunity to talk to two science experts who I have asked to be part of a panel on restoration of parks and landscapes after two recent hurricanes. The Garden Club I belong to in Florida works to raise money to restore pollinator gardens and native plantings, … Read more
By: Jenn Negley, Vice President, Risk Strategies Company Physician burnout is not a new phenomenon, but its prevalence has recently reached alarming levels. According to a 2021 survey by Mayo Clinic and Stanford Medicine, 62.8% of physicians reported experiencing burnout. While the numbers have improved, with a more recent AMA study showing that 50% of … Read more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation amending subdivision five of Section 280-a of the New York Public Health Law (“PHL”) and announced new regulations that aim to protect New Yorkers from the rising cost of prescription medications. Both target the operations of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (“PBMs”) by prohibiting business practices that raise the cost … Read more
Central New York Regional Center for Tobacco Health Systems Responds to Alarming Trends in New York Youth Tobacco Survey Findings The Central New York Regional Center for Tobacco Health Systems at St. Joseph’s Health is sounding the alarm on the recently released 2022 New York Youth Tobacco Survey, which highlights both progress and troubling trends … Read more
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and FamilyCare Medical Group Announce a New Contract Agreement That Keeps FamilyCare Medical Group in the Excellus BCBS Provider Network Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (Excellus BCBS) and FamilyCare Medical Group (FCMG) have announced a new contract agreement effective Jan. 1, 2025, that will keep FCMG in the Excellus BCBS provider network. Excellus BCBS … Read more
Dr. Alexander Harris, President of Slocum-Dickson, Among the First Six Surgeons in New York State to Implant Envista Envy Trifocal Lens New Hartford, NY: Alexander Harris, M.D., President of Slocum Dickson Medical Group and Director of The Eye Care Center at SDMG, was chosen to be the first cataract surgeon in Oneida County to implant … Read more
By: Elizabeth Landry Since the Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital first opened its doors in 2009, the hospital has grown and evolved significantly while remaining true to its founding mission of providing safe, effective, innovative and family centered care for children across the Central New York region. Now celebrating its 15-year anniversary, the children’s hospital has … Read more
By: Kathryn Ruscitto, Advisor Throughout my career I have served on a variety of Not for Profit Boards. It’s a way to serve the community, open doors, connect people and causes, and to learn Boards can help you to build new skills, connect with new parts of the community, begin to plan for things you … Read more
