By Robin Overbay Thursday, April 14, 2022 The pandemic caused unimaginable challenges for healthcare systems across the world. In central New York, St. Joseph’s Health was up to the task. Measures taken prior to the pandemic and meaningful adjustments made in response to COVID-19 set St. Joseph’s Health up for success and enabled them to … Read more
By Becca Taurisano Thursday, April 14, 2022 Since 1963, Crouse Health has been a leader in addiction treatment services for Central New York and was the first provider in the area to offer methadone maintenance for the treatment of opioid use disorders. Now Crouse is leading the way again with a new two-story, 42,000 … Read more
By Martha Conway Thursday, April 14, 2022 Facilities tout state-of-the-art medical imaging technologies Nicole Taylor, DO, reads patient files Exciting things are happening in the field of medical imaging, and CRA Medical Imaging is leading the pack. One of the largest diagnostic imaging practices in Central New York, CRA Medical Imaging’s radiologists boast more … Read more
By Jennifer Negley, Vice President, Risk Strategies Company Thursday, April 14, 2022 The trend toward shifting cost to the individual physician is almost guaranteed to continue. To no one’s surprise, this year’s 2021–22 New York State Proposed Executive Budget comes with another attack on the Section 18 excess. The last few budget cycles, however, saw … Read more
By Kathryn Ruscitto, Advisor Thursday, April 14, 2022 As we watch the faces of mothers and children fleeing war on the news, we must assume some may come to our community. Over the last decade, 7,369 refugees have arrived in Central New York from Africa, the Middle East, Burma, Afghanistan, Nepal and other locations. Refugees … Read more
By Andrew M. Knoll, MD, JD, Cohen Compagni Beckman Appler & Knoll, PLLC Thursday, April 14, 2022 Med-spas have garnered significant interest among physicians in recent years. It is an opportunity to earn extra money outside of the constraints of third-party payers, as well as performing a service that can be enjoyable and satisfying. There … Read more
While successfully managing pandemic demands, Auburn Community Hospital continues to embrace and support the needs of the Finger Lakes community with ongoing strategic planning, new programs, technology and services. Auburn Community Hospital The COVID-19 pandemic has placed an immense strain on hospitals throughout the world, and Auburn Community Hospital (ACH), a 99-bed acute care facility, … Read more
by Kathryn Ruscitto, Advisor Wednesday, February 16, 2022 One of the opportunities in this phase of my life is devoting time to community organizations. I am currently Chair of the Board of View, an arts organization in Old Forge (viewarts.org). As we headed into the Covid-19 pandemic, it seemed at first that our role … Read more
By Becca Taurisano Tuesday, December 28, 2021 As a member of the Roswell Park Care Network, patients of Oneida Health’s Medical and Radiation Oncology practices receive National Cancer Institute standards of care and a superior patient experience, close to home. The Oneida Health Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology team From its inception, the partnership between … Read more
By Kathryn Ruscitto, Advisor Tuesday, December 28, 2021 Recently we have seen select physician groups and hospitals saying no to certain Medicare plans. Reimbursement and access barriers for patients are often cited as the tipping points for providers exiting the networks. For consumers, the complexity of choosing between a traditional Medicare plan and a Medicare … Read more
