admin 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
By: Kathy Ruscitto For many years we have lived with the concept that primary care is delivered by an office based physician who treats and coordinates all our care. The wisdom and experience primary care physicians have brought to this practice has been remarkable. Over the last several years environmental pressures have brought about an … Read more
By Jennifer Negley Expert witness testimony is essential to all medical malpractice legal proceedings. Usually, without a medical expert, plaintiffs cannot proceed to trial, and defendants are usually doomed to an adverse jury verdict. Medical experts are recruited in many ways, even from proprietary companies that offer a diverse variety of experts. Finding these crucial … Read more
by William Ecenbarger There’s a new epidemic across America–burnout among healthcare workers. Although the initial focus had been on physicians and nurses, a new study found the burnout problem impacting the entire healthcare workforce–pharmacists, social workers, respiratory therapists, hospital security officers, and staff members of health care and public health organizations. The results of a … Read more
