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WTEN: St. Peter’s Hospital Receives Face Shields from Kia

June 24, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

WTEN/News 10 interviewed Peter Semenza, vice president of philanthropy for St. Peter’s Health Partners, for its story on the donation of 500 face shields to St. Peter’s Hospital, thanks to Destination Kia.

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WRGB: St. Peter’s Health Partners Offers Limited Visitation at Hospitals Amid Pandemic

June 23, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners, is quoted in a story by WRGB/CBS6 News on new hospital visitation guidelines. Dr. Hanks discusses SPHP’s dedication to ensuring a safe environment for hospital patients, their visitors, and our colleagues.

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Times Union: Capital Region Hospitals Begin to Lift Visitor Restrictions

June 23, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Michael Finegan, president of Acute Care for St. Peter’s Health Partners, discusses the impact visitation restrictions have had on patients, families, and colleagues in an article posted in the Times Union.

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WNYT: Child Care Centers Concerned About Limiting Capacity

June 19, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

WNYT NewsChannel 13 interviewed Theresa Joslin, executive director of Mercy Cares for Kids, about newly issued re-opening guidelines from New York state. The guidelines, which limit the number of children in a classroom, are causing concern for child care centers across the Capital Region.

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How Albany Region Hospital CEOs See the Future of Health Care Post-COVID

June 18, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

James K. Reed, M.D., president and CEO of St. Peter’s Health Partners, joined CEOs from Albany Medical Center and Ellis Medicine, to discuss the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on health care.

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The Saratogian/Troy Record: Tonko Pushes Heroes Act That Looks to Improve Medicare Wage Index

June 16, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

James K. Reed, M.D., president and CEO of St. Peter’s Health Partners, was interview by the Saratogian regarding the Medicare Wage Index. The formula, which calculates reimbursement for dollars spent on hospital services, would be adjusted as part of the HEROES Act. If passed, the revision could bring $100 million of federal funding into Capital Region hospitals every year.

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The Record: CAP COM Donates to St. Peter’s Health Partners

June 12, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

The Record published a story on CAP COM Federal Credit Union donating $15,000 to St. Peter’s Health Partners to purchase PPE for its frontline workers.

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WAMC: Adjustment To Federal Index Would Bring $100M To Capital Region Hospitals

June 11, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

James K. Reed, M.D., president and CEO of SPHP, appeared on WAMC recently to discuss the federal Medicare Wage Index for local hospitals.

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WAMC: Medical Monday – Addiction Treatment With Dr. Jason Kirby

June 8, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Jason Kirby, DO, MBA, medical director for addiction and recovery services at St. Peter’s Health Partners, appeared on WAMC’s Medical Monday to discuss issues surrounding addiction, medical and behavioral treatment for substance use disorder, and recovery services during the time of COVID-19.

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Business Review: $100M at Stake for Albany Region Hospitals, Leaders Urge Senate to Act

June 4, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

Increasing the Medicare reimbursement rate for hospitals in the Capital Region would result in $100 million in additional revenue annually for the area.

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