AMC Connects

Join President & CEO AnneMarie Czyz (AMC) for another candid, community-focused episode of AMC Connects from Rome Health! This week: Urgent advocacy updates on physician visas and FEMA reimbursements, honest talk about primary care challenges and retention efforts, major safety wins (including our first-in-the-nation Safe Patient Handling Seal!), and an inspiring interview with Chief Quality Offic...

In this episode of AMC Connects, AMC admits she's a little nervous about this week's guest. Dr. John Restivo joins the show to discuss his dual roles at Rome Health as both Chairman of the Imaging Department and Chairman of the Board. Dr. Restivo shares insight into what those responsibilities involve and the goals he has not only for AMC, but for Rome Health as a whole. He also reflects on his ne...

Welcome to Episode 10 of AMC Connects with AnneMarie Czyz, President & CEO of Rome Health! 🎙️ AMC celebrates some new studio upgrades, share exciting team milestones, and dive into key announcements making patient care easier and more accessible. There is a new interpreter services rollout using iPads for all languages (including ASL) – now available in multiple locations for faster, safer communi...

In this episode, we celebrate the little (and big) wins at Rome Health. AnneMarie kicks things off with a heartfelt community shout-out: a grateful patient's note praising our outstanding outpatient surgery team, floor staff, imaging nurses, surgical staff, anesthesiologist, and physician for delivering exceptional care close to home. Next, we dive into an exciting update on our new  Electronic He...

Join host Ann Marie Czyz for Episode 7 of AMC Connects, Rome Health's insider series bringing you the latest hospital news, team stories, and community shout-outs! In this episode: Key facility update: Main entrance now closed overnight (10 PM – 4:30 AM) starting February 1st  IT resolution: Email access issues when working off-site have been fixed — huge shout-out to our IT crew! Spotlight interv...

❄️ We kick off with the brutal Central NY winter weather (will we ever get above 5 degrees? Drop your thoughts in the comments!) ♿️ New color-coded wheelchair system explained – making it easier for everyone to find and return the right chair (pink for maternity, blue for AM surge, and more!) 🚗 Parking & snow challenges – updates on recent improvements and ongoing efforts 🏆 Big congratulations...

AnneMarie Czyz is back in AMC Connects Ep 5 with a transparent January 2026 update for Rome Health! 🌞 From sunny getaway to reality: NY's proposed $260B budget offers $750M in hospital support & $190M rural health funds to help offset potential federal reductions. Rome Health saw solid quality & patient feedback despite flu season, but expenses outpaced revenue with softer volumes in key areas. E...

New episode of AMC Connects is out! 📺 Ep 13 dives into the tough flu season we're facing right now—high activity across NY (nearly 240K cases, thousands hospitalized), but Rome Health is staying strong: no diversions, open access, and masking protocols in place to keep everyone safe. Host AnneMarie Czyz (President & CEO) chats with Dr. Michael Attilio, our board-certified family medicine doc and...

AMC Connects is back with an unforgettable episode! Join us as we sit down with Allyson Daniello , Rome Health's dedicated Patient Experience Coordinator and a proud native of Rome, NY. Allyson shares her inspiring career journey—from her early days in ophthalmology, to stepping away from the area to advance her skills in Baltimore, and ultimately returning home during the COVID-19 pandemic to joi...

Join host AnneMarie Czyz (AMC), President & CEO of Rome Health, as she kicks off the episode with key healthcare updates from New York State and across the nation, including: • The landmark passage of the Medical Aid in Dying Act • New CMS initiatives supporting rural health • Reduced drug prices and extended Obamacare subsidies • Updates to vaccine schedules • Enhanced insurer price transparency...

Welcome to AMC Connects! This podcast is deisgned to be authentic conversations connecting Rome Health with one another and with the surround Rome community and beyond. Hosted by President/CEO AnneMarie Czyz, this podcast features interviews with staff, leaders, and experts— plus updates on new doctors, procedures, and innovations. Inspiration and insights from the heart of Central New York health...