admin A New Era for Healthcare in the Southern Tier, Finger Lakes & Central New York Regions Arnot Health and Cayuga Health formally announced their new affiliation, which will now operate under the name Centralus Health. Two media events were held—one at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY, and another at Arnot Ogden Hospital in Elmira, … Read more
St. Joseph’s Health Welcomes Dr. Megan Matott to St. Joseph’s Health Hospital’s Palliative Medicine Team SYRACUSE, N.Y.— (February 25, 2025) St. Joseph’s Health is pleased to welcome Megan Matott, DO, back to St. Joseph’s Health Hospital – where she will practice palliative medicine. Dr. Matott received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Nazareth College … Read more
East Syracuse, NY – Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY (HOA) has appointed Jennifer Pichoske, MS, EMBA, AOCNP as Chief Executive Officer. She succeeds Maryann Roefaro, MS, CEO since 2002, who has retired. A long-time member of the HOA family, Pichoske has filled progressively responsible leadership roles in the organization since 2012 when she became the Director … Read more
Forbes names Excellus BlueCross BlueShield #8 on list of best midsize employers in America Excellus BlueCross BlueShield was ranked #8 on the Forbes list of America’s Best Midsize Employers 2025. The Health Plan ranked #1 among midsize employers in New York state and among the insurance industry nationwide. This is the third consecutive year that … Read more
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield earns #1 in Medicare Advantage satisfaction from J.D. Power Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has been recognized by J.D. Power, earning #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Medicare Advantage plans in New York, as well as Most Trusted and #1 Medicare Advantage Provider for Ease of Doing Business in New York. The recognition was published as a part of the J.D. … Read more
Physician Joins Farmington Medical Group Dr. Raquel Reyes of Macedon recently joined the Family Medicine Department at UR Medicine Thompson Health’s Farmington Medical Group. Board certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics, Reyes received her medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston and completed her residencies at the University of … Read more
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announces Health Equity Innovation Award recipients Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is excited to announce the recipients of its Health Equity Innovation Awards, designed to support community programs and services that focus on combating racial and ethnic health disparities across upstate New York. Last fall, Excellus BCBS called on organizations to apply for grants … Read more
SOS’ Specialists’ One-Day Surgery Center Earns Top National Award for Outstanding Quality of Care In recognition of its quality and patient safety, SOS Specialists’ One-Day Surgery Center (SODS) was named a Leapfrog Top Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) in 2024, one of only 31 selected nationally and the only ASC selected in New York State for … Read more
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
