Transforming Lives: The Impact of Scholarships on Health Career Students at CCAC
By: Kristina S. Zuccarelli – Manager, Scholarships and Alumni Affairs – CCAC Educational Foundation Higher education is a phenomenal catalyst for change, and this is true not only for the individual, but for our community at large. At the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC), we see this transformation every day, and no two stories […]
Resources Following Change Healthcare Cyberattack
By: Sara Hussey, ACMS Executive Director On February 21, Change Healthcare, a prominent provider of revenue cycle management and clinical data exchange solutions, fell victim to a cyberattack that compromised sensitive data, including patient records and financial information. The incident raised alarms across the healthcare sector, highlighting the sophistication of cyber threats targeting medical institutions. […]
ACMS Honors: Celebrating Excellence in Medicine and Community Impact
By: Sara Hussey, ACMS Executive Director The Allegheny County Medical Society (ACMS) and the ACMS Foundation are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated 2nd annual ACMS Honors event! Set to be a highlight on the healthcare calendar, this event promises to be a memorable evening of celebration, networking, and philanthropy. What is ACMS Honors? ACMS Honors […]
Familylinks’ Community Health Worker Program
By: Lauren Galletta, Director of Development & Outreach Familylinks is one of the Pittsburgh area’s largest, most comprehensive, and most respected human service providers. The agency has served Western Pennsylvania for more than 65 years, bringing vital support services to the most vulnerable members of our community. Familylinks was formed in 2001, through the merger […]
Nurturing Moms and Babies: The Virtual Mentorship Revolution
By: Erica Cochran – Director of Development, NurturePA NuturePA is a recipient of a 2024 grant from the ACMS Foundation. In the whirlwind of new motherhood, NurturePA emerges as a beacon of support, offering a unique and convenient one-on-one text message-based mentorship program for moms in southwestern Pennsylvania. The Nurture® Program, designed to revolutionize parenting, […]
CMS Finalizes Rule to Expand Access to Health Information and Improve the Prior Authorization Process
Contributed by: Jim Pawelski, Director, Federation Relations, American Medical Association As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing commitment to increasing health data exchange and strengthening access to care, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule (CMS-0057-F) today. The rule sets requirements for Medicare Advantage (MA) […]
ACMS Foundation Feature: Laughlin Children’s Center
By: Jerry Gaughan – Development Director – Laughlin Children’s Center At Laughlin Children’s Center, our mission is to empower special needs children in Western Pennsylvania with the skills they need for a successful life. Our mission manifests through clinical and academic services. These services include speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychological therapy, academic tutoring, and Orton […]
Looking Ahead to 2024 – From 2024 President Raymond E. Pontzer, MD
By: Raymond E. Pontzer, MD – 2024 ACMS President In its 159th year, the Allegheny County Medical Society (ACMS) stands at the threshold of a new era, committed to enhancing healthcare across the county, region, and state. Recent years have witnessed a significant shift in leadership and operational strategies, with a renewed focus on meeting […]
ACMS Year in Review from the 2023 President
By: Matthew B. Straka, MD – 2023 ACMS President [This summary can also be found in the December edition of the ACMS Bulletin] The Allegheny County Medical Society (ACMS) has navigated a transformative and eventful year in 2023, marked by strategic planning, innovative initiatives, and meaningful collaborations. As I wrap up my term as President […]
ACMS Launches a Scrub Donation Drive for Dress for Success Pittsburgh
By: Sara Hussey, MBA, CAE – ACMS Executive Director In the pursuit of success, every woman deserves to feel confident and empowered. Dress for Success Pittsburgh, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting women in their professional journeys, has been making significant strides in this regard. One unique initiative that has garnered attention and support is […]