In a recent column, I shared my confidence that Bassett Healthcare Network is poised to meet post-pandemic healthcare challenges and emerge thriving on the other side. Today, I want to highlight what exactly that means for you—our patients and community neighbors. Labor shortages are posing problems in many industries, but in healthcare it is more than an economic crisis. Staff shortages lead to longer wait times for appointments, test results, hospital beds and treatment—all of which can potentially result in…
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Bassett at 100 Bassett Advancing Healthcare in Central New York and Beyond Dear friends, neighbors and colleagues, At Bassett, we are welcoming 2023 with a renewed energy and refreshed perspective. As we look at the year ahead, we are incredibly optimistic for the future of healthcare in our region. The new year will inevitably bring challenges—this is the case for all hospitals and health systems right now. But Bassett caregivers are adaptable and embrace each new opportunity with determination and…
COVID era brings new mental health issues By Kevin Limiti • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, and more recently with the emergence of the Delta variant, people have been forced to change their lifestyles in order to stay safe and healthy. While the prolonged effects of social distancing are unclear, in Otsego County there are clear statistics regarding the effects these changes have had on the mental health of its residents. According to the Otsego County Department of…
LETTER from ERIC DOHNER Where Was Trump In Virtual Medicine? To the Editor: In his column, “Life in the Time of Covid-19,” Richard Sternberg forgets to credit the person responsible for making Medicare, Medicaid and all insurers pay for virtual visits – Donald Trump. The former president also required the states to accept virtual doctor visits across state lines, which was a huge stumbling block for online medical care. ERIC DOHNER Binghamton…