admin Increased Brand Awareness• Consistently publishing valuable and relevant content helps to increase visibility. As your content reaches a larger audience, more people become familiar with your brand. Establishes Authority and Expertise• By providing high-quality, informative content, you position your business as an authority in your field. This helps build trust and credibility with your audience. … Read more
By Elizabeth Landry Providing premiere, patient centered care for patients of all types of adult cancers, Bassett Cancer Institute is a major highlight within the larger Bassett Healthcare Network, a health system that spans eight counties and 5,600 square miles in Central New York. With cancer treatment centers in Cooperstown, Oneonta, Herkimer and Cobleskill, Bassett … Read more
By: Kathryn Ruscitto, Advisor Recent conversations with families seeking mental health resources have highlighted the severe challenges in accessing psychiatric care in our community. What began as routine inquiries have exposed a healthcare system stretched beyond capacity, with primary care physicians increasingly unable to connect patients with psychiatric specialists. The backlog, initially attributed to COVID-19 … Read more
Data from the World Health Organization indicates that cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are responsible for approximately 17.9 million or 32% of deaths worldwide, necessitating continuous innovation in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. Recent advances in cardiac technology have significantly improved patient outcomes, with breakthroughs spanning early detection, minimally invasive treatments, and personalized care. Advancements in Cardiac Imaging: … Read more
By: Jenn Negley, Vice President, Risk Strategies Company When it comes to liability insurance for professionals such as doctors, choosing the right type of policy is crucial. Two of the most common forms of coverage for professionals, such as doctors, lawyers, and business owners, are claims made and occurrence policies. While they both offer liability … Read more
Soon J. Park, MD, renowned both locally and internationally for his expertise and scientific contributions to cardiothoracic surgery, has joined the Albany Med Health System. He will serve as surgical director of cardiovascular services at Albany Medical Center, and he will collaborate with colleagues across the System to elevate a coordinated, regional approach to cardiovascular … Read more
By: Elizabeth Landry Obesity is a major chronic disease affecting many adults in the United States. At St. Peter’s Health Partners, the St. Peter’s Bariatric and Metabolic Care team treat obese and overweight patients in the greater Albany area, from Saratoga County, to Vermont, Western Massachusetts and even as far South as Poughkeepsie. Working out … Read more
By: Bari Faye Dean MSSNY’s Peer Coaching Program Combats Stigma, Offers ‘Safe Space’ for Docs Battling Demons 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
