ACMS Foundation Feature: HEARTH
Nurturing Independence: HEARTH’s Holistic Approach to Wellness in 2024 By: Megan Lang HEARTH, formerly North Hills Affordable Housing, is a nonprofit organization with the mission to provide a range of supportive services and housing that empowers homeless women with children, who are survivors of domestic violence or other trauma, to become independent, economically self-sufficient, and […]
Final 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule
Information from: Joaquin Falcon, MLIS – Director, Federation Relations | American Medical Association On November 1, 2024 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final rule for the Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Medicare Physician Payment Schedule. While American Medical Association (AMA) staff continue to analyze and develop a summary of the 3,000+ […]
Foundation Feature: Global Links
Sharing Surplus / Saving Lives By Kimberlee Love, Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships, Global Links Global Links is a Pittsburgh-based non-profit dedicated to improving health in communities with need. Since 1989, Global Links has been working to improve health for vulnerable populations by sharing surplus rescued from the US healthcare system and others to […]
ACMS Self-Care in Healthcare 2024: A Year of Progress and Advocacy
By: Sara Hussey, MBA, CAE – ACMS Executive Director As we conclude the ACMS Self-Care in Healthcare 2024 initiative, it’s important to reflect on the strides we’ve made in supporting the mental health and well-being of healthcare professionals. This year has been pivotal, with the Allegheny County Medical Society leading conversations and actions aimed at […]
ACMS Foundation Feature: Sojourner House
By: Kristen Nuss Advancement Communications Manager Sojourner House: More than 30 Years of Transforming Lives For over three decades, Sojourner House has been a lifeline for mothers, children, and families facing the challenges of substance use disorder. Since its founding in 1991, Sojourner House has empowered families to rebuild their lives by offering compassionate, comprehensive […]
Honoring Excellence: ACMS Distinguished Awards Return for 2024
By: Sara C. Hussey, MBA, CAE – ACMS Executive Director After a brief hiatus, the Allegheny County Medical Society (ACMS) Distinguished Awards are back for 2024, celebrating outstanding contributions to healthcare. Nominations for the awards were open from June 1 to August 1, and the winners have been chosen! These remarkable individuals and organizations will […]
2024 Physician Survey: Burnout, Healthcare Consolidation, and a Call for Change
By: Sara Hussey, MBA, CAE – ACMS Executive Director The Physicians Foundation recently released its 2024 Survey of America’s Current and Future Physicians, highlighting key issues related to physician wellbeing and the impact of healthcare consolidation. Although there are some signs of improvement compared to past years, the overall state of wellbeing remains concerningly low. […]
Confronting Stigma: A Personal Journey to Mental Health Awareness
By: Jordan Corcoran – Founder and CEO of Listen, Lucy and The Corcoran Collective Eleven years ago, I started my mental health organization Listen, Lucy – where I use my lived experience with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder to raise awareness on mental health concerns, educate on stigma, and offer free and accessible coping […]
ACMS Foundation Feature: South Hill Interfaith Movement
Hunger Hits Home By Rachel White, Development and Communications Manager, South Hill Interfaith Movement Hunger in America is widely documented. According to Feeding America, one in five children faces hunger. In total, more than 44 million Americans grapple with food insecurity. Locally, 60,000 Pittsburghers struggle to access healthy foods. According to the City of Pittsburgh, […]
Putting Self-Care in Healthcare 2024 – The Next Step Forward
By: Sara Hussey, MBA, CAE – ACMS Executive Director The Allegheny County Medical Society’s “Putting Self-Care in Healthcare” campaign focuses on promoting wellness and self-care practices among healthcare professionals, particularly the physicians within our ACMS membership. Recognizing the high levels of stress and burnout in the medical field, this campaign emphasizes the importance of mental, […]