By: Molly English-Bowers A practicing plastic surgeon for 36 years, Malcolm Roth, MD, has spent the last 25 years volunteering in the name of patient care, equitable treatment for physicians, and ways for those physicians to thrive. His commitment to advocacy for physicians in the Capital District led Roth to leadership roles in a number … 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
By Jenn Negley, Vice President, Risk Strategies Company Most in healthcare and medical malpractice have been keeping an eye on the GFA legislation for several years now knowing the negative effect it would have on an already stressed sector. While all involved are assumed to have good intentions, it appears they have a blind spot … Read more
Medtronic plc, a global leader in healthcare technology, announced at the North American Spine Society (NASS) 39th Annual Meeting in Chicago the commercial launch of several software, hardware, and imaging innovations. These enhancements are designed to advance AiBLE™, the Medtronic smart ecosystem of innovative navigation, robotics, data and AI, imaging, software and implants that enable … Read more
By: William Ecenbarger -The British Journal Lancet reports that individuals vaccinated against Ebola who still developed the disease were much less likely to die than the unvaccinated–even if they were infected before they got the shots. The case fatality among those vaccinated with Merck’s Ervebo was 27 percent as opposed to 56 percent among those … Read more
By Tami S. Scott For Dr. Lin Wang, who practices general, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery, having a da Vinci® computer-enhanced surgical system at her disposal was critical in her decision-making to join the team at St. Peters Health Partners in Albany. “If I could, I would spend most of my time in the operating room … Read more
By: Kathryn Ruscitto, Advisor Definition: “Community paramedicine is a relatively new and evolving healthcare model. It allows paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to operate in expanded roles by assisting with public health and primary healthcare and preventive services to underserved populations in the community.” Rural Health Information Hub Recently I wrote about new models … Read more
By: William Ecenbarger Like most other organizations, healthcare facilities have moved toward total digitization. The major benefit of this change is that it has provided an efficient way of sharing patient records among healthcare professionals. Compared to paper-based records, electronic health records require less workforce, time, and physical storage. However, this shift has created a … Read more
by Jenn Negley Peace of mind is paramount for healthcare providers. However, some physicians hesitate to report potential medical malpractice claims to their insurance carriers for fear of jeopardizing their coverage. This article aims to clarify the importance of timely reporting and dispel common misconceptions. Understanding “Claims-Made” and “Occurrence” Policies and Incident Triggers With a … Read more
By Elizabeth Landry As the premier bone and joint health provider in the region, OrthoNY aims to provide quality orthopedic care to patients when and where they need it. Formed in 2013 when several smaller, multi-disciplinary orthopedic practices came together to collaborate and build a community practice, OrthoNY encompasses several access points across the region … Read more
