Recognizing Our Advanced Practice Providers

For many of us, a nurse practitioner or physician assistant is someone we see regularly and have come to know and trust. They care for us when we’re sick, follow our progress, answer our questions and help us understand our options along the way. Throughout the Mohawk Valley, these advanced practice providers work in primary […]
Dr. Nameer Haider: Bringing the Future of Medicine to Central New York

For Dr. Nameer R. Haider, exceptional medical care begins with a simple principle: patients should not have to travel far to access the latest advances in pain management, spine care, regenerative medicine and medical technology. Triple board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine and Interventional Pain, Dr. Haider has devoted his career to helping […]
Strengthening Provider Partnerships in the Utica Region

A Q&A with Dr. Nicholas Massa, vice president, chief medical officer, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield A strong local health care system depends on strong local partnerships. As health care becomes increasingly complex, closer collaboration between providers, hospitals, and health plans can help improve care coordination and create a better experience for patients and clinicians alike. For […]
