Albany Business Review Archives - St. Peter's Health Partners News

Business Review: Lauren Smith-Wessell Recognized as a “Woman on the Rise” for 2025

October 13, 2025 Robert Webster Jr.

Lauren Smith-Wessell, director of financial operations for SPHP, was recently recognized by the Albany Business Review as a “Woman on the Rise.”

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Erin Sinisgalli Honored as an Empire Whole Health Hero

September 28, 2023 Courtney Weisberg

Empire BlueCross, in partnership with the Albany Business Review, has named Erin Sinisgalli, director of St. Peter’s Health Partners’ Community Health Programs, an Empire Whole Health Hero.

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Business Review: Albany health care leaders see promise in AI

March 14, 2023 Robert Webster Jr.

Dr. Steven Hanks, president and CEO, weighed in on the future of health care at a recent Business Review panel discussion.

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Business Review: Capital Region hospitals say they’re facing serious financial pressure

September 29, 2022 Robert Webster Jr.

James K. Reed, M.D., president and CEO of St. Peter’s Health Partners, recently joined CEOs from other area health organizations to discuss the ongoing impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on health care.

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Business Review: St. Peter’s Health Partners acquires third private practice in 18 months

July 21, 2022 Robert Webster Jr.

The Business Review recently reported on Albany Cardiothoracic Surgeons joining St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates.

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Business Review: Four C-suite changes as St. Peter’s and Ellis move toward affiliation

November 30, 2021 Robert Webster Jr.

The Albany Business Review published an article on the Management Services Agreement between Ellis Medicine and St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP) that was recently approved by the NYS Department of Health.

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Business Review: Another Step Toward Affiliation: Ellis Providers Became Part of St. Peter’s Physician Group

November 11, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

The Albany Business Review published an article on the Provider Transition Agreement signed between Ellis Medicine and St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP).

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Experienced physician executive Dr. Steven D. Hanks has joined St. Peter’s Health Partners as Chief Medical Officer, Acute Care Albany, and Vice President, SPHP.

Albany Business Review – Condition: Critical

October 21, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners, was interviewed by the Albany Business Review for its story on the staffing crisis impacting health care nationwide.

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Business Review: Hospitals Invest in Midwives to Combat Physician Shortage

July 6, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

The Albany Business Review published an article featuring an interview with Margaret Holcomb, DNP, CNM, of Capital Region Midwifery. Holcomb discussed the growth of midwifery in the Capital Region and the misconceptions that remain about the profession.

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Business Review: Meet the 40 Under 40 Class of 2021

May 18, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Matthew Van Pelt, vice president of finance operations for St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, was featured as one of the Albany Business Review’s 40 Under 40. He shared some personal stories in an article highlighting the Class of 2021.

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