Clear Protocols as Important as Everamid Healthcare Staffing Shortage

By Chris Zuccarini, Managing Director, National Healthcare Practice and Jennifer Negley VP National Healthcare Practice Staffing shortages have hampered the United States economy since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This shortage is particularly acute for the healthcare industry which faces a growing scarcity of trained professionals. Healthcare employment has declined by 2.7% since the … Read more

What to do BEFORE considering a private equity transaction

by Marc S. Beckman, J.D. We have numerous clients who have completed private equity transactions and many more that are considering them. The allure of senior physicians monetizing a practice value together with the promise of fewer administrative headaches can be too great to ignore. Private equity transaction costs are particularly high and many physician … Read more

Speed Saves Lives

Comprehensive Stroke Center at Crouse Health Outpaces Targets for Stroke Rescue Treatments and Improves Patient Outcomes By Becca Taurisano David Padalino, MD – Medical Director, CMP Neurosciences, Elena Gabriel, Radiologic Technologist Team Leader, Jorge Eller, MD, Bri Tonzi, Radiologic Technologist, Evan Belanger, DNP – Director of Neurosciences, Intensive Care, Kaitlyn LaChance MSN, RN, Jason Phelps … Read more

Dr. Ronald L. Kirshner Appointed Chair & Medical Director Of The Auburn Heart Institute (AHI)

Auburn N.Y. – May 1, 2023, Auburn Community Hospital (ACH) announced today that Dr.Ronald L. Kirshner has been appointed Chair and Medical Director of the new Auburn HeartInstitute (AHI). Dr. Kirshner’s appointment coincides with a multi‐million investment thehospital is making to expand its cardiovascular services to meet the needs of patients in the region. Dr. … Read more

Patients Traveling to Central New York

By: Kathryn Ruscitto, Advisor Recently a tragedy in another community brought patients and family members to Syracuse. A question was asked, where should they stay? This reminded me of several unique options that help families coming to CNY for health care and in need of housing. Not every community has these resources, and they are … Read more

Drakos Clinical Dynamics Opens First StandalonePediatric Urgent Care in Central New York

After months of custom design and construction, Drakos Clinical Dynamics opened Drakos Pediatric Urgent Care on May 15, 2023, at the Clay Medical Center to address a critical shortage in accessible pediatric urgent care here in Central New York. “Our team is dedicated to innovating how healthcare services are provided so we can solve problems … Read more

It’s Tick Season: Be Tick Aware

BY KATHRYN RUSCITTO, ADVISOR Ticks can carry a variety of illnesses. The past few years, we are seeing new varieties of ticks with higher infection rates. The diseases they carry are often missed or mistaken for other illness and can quickly turn dangerous. According to Dr. Kristopher Paolino, MD, assistant professor of medicine and assistant … Read more

Auburn Community Hospital Awarded $21M Grant By New York State

Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation III Program Supports Essential Health Care Services. Auburn Community Hospital (ACH) has been awarded a $21 million Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Grant. ACH applied for $21 million dollars to fund two major projects that address significant community health care needs. Auburn will use the funding to develop an outpatient … Read more