Mount Sinai South Nassau has named Alan Wong, DO, an experienced healthcare quality and patient safety administrator, as Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs. In his new role, Dr. Wong will be responsible for overseeing all operations related to the effective and efficient delivery of quality care. He also will facilitate …
Brain Attack & Cerebrovascular Disease: Update 2022 CME provider: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsDate: July 15Time: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.Place: Virtual eventRegistration: cvent.me/M2wLEkContact: cme@columbia.edu AUGUST NYU Langone’s Clinical Imaging Symposium in Newport, Rhode Island 2022 CME provider: NYU Langone HealthDate: Aug. 1–5Time: 7 a.m. Monday–1 p.m. FridayPlace: Gurneys Newport Resort & Marina, Newport, …
Stony Brook Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease was awarded a new $2.35 million, state-funded grant over five years (2022–27 grant cycle) by the New York State Department of Health. Of the 10 NYSDOH-supported, hospital-based centers in the state, Stony Brook Medicine is the only recipient of this competitive grant on Long Island and will …
JULY Brain Attack & Cerebrovascular Disease: Update 2022 CME provider: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsDate: July 15Time: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.Place: Virtual eventRegistration: cvent.me/M2wLEkContact: cme@columbia.edu AUGUST NYU Langone’s Clinical Imaging Symposium in Newport, Rhode Island 2022 CME provider: NYU Langone HealthDate: Aug. 1–5Time: 7 a.m. Monday–1 p.m. FridayPlace: Gurneys Newport Resort & Marina, …
By Robin Overbay Technological advances in medicine have resulted in more versatile and more effective neuromodulation devices that can aid in improved control of various types of chronic pain. NSPC leads the way on Long Island in making these advances available for patients. Around one-fifth of the adult population in the U.S. reports having experienced …
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By Daniel K. Brantley For appropriate adolescent patients, bariatric surgery overcomes genetic propensity to obesity, though the exact mechanism is yet unknown. Charts and percentiles determine weight goals within the adolescent population. Those young patients whose weight goes beyond the ideal traditionally have a single prescription: a healthy lifestyle, including diet and exercise. Unfortunately, this …
By Gregory J. Radomisli, Esq. and Nicole S. Barresi, Esq. Typically, when a hospital or provider receives HIPAA authorization and a patient waives the physician-patient confidentiality of treatment records, the records can be produced to the patient and any third parties the patient authorizes. However, providers of mental health care should be aware that in …
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What are your choices? What are the benefits? If you own an individual retirement account (IRA), perhaps you have heard about Roth IRA conversions. Converting your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA might be a sound financial move, depending on your situation. But remember, this article is for informational purposes only, not a replacement for …
Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP is proud to announce the promotion of five attorneys to their team of partners in the medical malpractice area. The firm has developed its reputation as New York’s premier medical malpractice defense law firm by defending the interests of healthcare professionals in malpractice suits for 100 years. The firm also …
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Certification. To achieve the Primary Stroke designation, the hospital underwent a rigorous on-site review. During the visit, a team of reviewers from The Joint Commission conducted observations and interviews and evaluated compliance with …
