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
