AMC Connects

Join AnneMarie and Chuck on location for a special edition of AMC Connects as they tour Rome Health's new Intensive Care Unit with ICU Nurse Manager John "Louie" Hawkins. In this episode, we step inside one of the brand-new bariatric ICU rooms and explore the features designed to improve patient care, staff workflow, and family experience:  • Spacious rooms built for care teams and equipment • Cei...

In this episode of AMC Connects, Rome Health President & CEO AnneMarie Czyz (AMC) sits down with Chief Quality Officer Scott Burns for a focused update on quality, safety, and access at Rome Health. Scott shares progress on the organization's big quality goals, including: CMS Star ratings and Leapfrog safety grades Readmission reduction efforts (virtual nursing and CDI work) Patient Safety Indicat...

Join us for a special on-location edition of AMC Connects as we crash the Rome Health Foundation's annual Spirit of Rome event at the gorgeous Woods Valley. Beautiful weather, great people, and a whole lot of community love — what more could you ask for? We're catching up with Chet DiBari III talking about why this night means so much, how the community keeps showing up, and the incredible support...

Welcome back to AMC Connects! Host AnneMarie Czyz returns after last week's guest host Ryan Thompson and dives into the latest at Rome Health. In this episode:  • A fun studio moment (don't touch the stress ball!) and a quick shout-out to Ryan for stepping up as interim host • Employees of the Month for August: Jordan Walford and Dylan Ganon — an inspiring story of teamwork, ownership, and putting...

AnneMarie returns with another informative episode of AMC Connects, and this time she sits down with Kristin West, Director of Risk Management and Compliance at Rome Health. Kristin gives us an inside look at how she approaches her role and why one of the most important things she can do is simply listen. Whether it's a concern raised by a staff member or an issue brought forward by a patient, Kri...

Summer's winding down, the New York State Fair is almost here, and Rome Health is still full steam ahead! In this special edition of AMC Connects, President & CEO AnneMarie Czyz takes us on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the final phases of the Master Facility Plan with Chief Operating Officer Ryan Thompson. Celebrate a year of transformation: the new surgical wing, the opened PACU, endosc...

AnneMarie hosts a solo episode of AMC Connects packed with important updates for the Rome Health team and our community. In this episode you'll hear: • A transparent look at our financial performance through June 2026 (progress + areas that need attention) • Why we're doubling down on growth, reducing excess hospital days, optimizing case mix, and matching staffing to patient flow • How we're chal...

Join host AnneMarie as she welcomes Andrew Bushnell, MD, Director of the Rome Health Emergency Department, to AMC Connects for an inside look at the dedicated team providing lifesaving care every day. Before Dr. Bushnell can even introduce himself, AnneMarie shares a heartfelt patient review the Emergency Department received just the day before—a powerful reminder of the compassion and commitment...

Hey AMC fam! This week we're joined by the incredible Ashley Edwards , a total fan favorite across the organization! Ashley dives deep into what's happening with our nursing priorities, recruitment, and retention efforts. From celebrating our recent recognition as one of America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces in Healthcare to pushing even harder to become the greatest place to work — we're not stop...

AnneMarie kicks things off with the most hilarious and heartfelt workforce feedback we've ever received — from a proud #AMCSuperFan who just realized what "AMC" actually stands for. (Pro tip: Yes, it's Anne Marie Czyz Connects — and we're loving every second of these connections!) We chat about the awesome updates happening on AMC Connects based on your feedback, and then sit down with our very fi...

🚨 AI is Transforming Healthcare – And It's Already Here! 🚨 In Episode 28 of AMC Connects, AnneMarie sits down with Dr. Michael Attilio, Rome Health's Chief Medical Information Officer, for an eye-opening conversation about the future of medicine in the age of Artificial Intelligence. From the massive Epic vs. Meditech Expanse EHR selection process to how AI is reshaping patient care, clinical wo...

AMC Connects Episode 27: Six Months of Momentum & Celebrating Our Amazing Nurses! AnneMarie is back with a powerful update on Rome Health Network — and this one's packed with good news! From explosive community feedback and our growing Reflux Center and General Surgery services, to the incredible success of our "We Can See You Now" initiative — we're making specialty care faster and more accessibl...

It's halftime right now for Rome Health and the goals that we set for our selves at the start of the new year. AnneMarie has an update on where Rome Health stands right now as we are working to achieve the goals that were set. Then we move on to the exciting announcement of the upcoming Open House for Rome Health Convenient Care at Turning Stone Resort Casino located in the new Crescent Hotel. Nex...

🚨 Don't miss this powerhouse return! The most-watched guest in AMC Connects history is back for Round 2 — and she's bringing even more fire. Dr. Krislyn Flint returns to the studio for an honest, energizing, and eye-opening conversation you won't want to miss. From the hot-off-the-press  $472,000 MRI grant that's about to transform patient care, to the raw realities women face with menopause, wei...

🚨 BIG NEWS for Rome Health! 🎉 The sun is shining, summer vibes are in full swing, and AMC Connects Episode 24 just dropped with a MAJOR announcement you don't want to miss! AnneMarie Czyz is joined by Nancy Levett, Rome Health's Vice President/Chief Information Officer, for an exciting update on Care Sync — our transformative new Electronic Health Record journey. In this episode: - 🔥 We've sele...

It has finally happened, AMC Connects has finally achieved what seemed to be the most impossible. A great deal of you have been asking for a specific person to join AMC for a chat and it has finally happened. Dr. Samuel Molica joins AnneMarie on this episode of AMC Connects. No topic is off the table. Dr. Molica and AMC discuss how the Rome Health Surgical Services is doing. They discuss the new K...

AnneMarie is joined by the amazing Katie & Rachel from First Source for a real, practical, and empowering conversation about taking control of your money, especially during stressful times. From smart strategies to everyday tips, this episode is packed with insights to help you build financial confidence and peace of mind. We also kick things off with your community questions (shoutout to Tiffany...

In this powerful episode of AMC Connects, host AnneMarie Czyz, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rome Health, welcomes special guest Danielle Russell, Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health Services and the Community Recovery Center (CRC) at Rome Health. With extensive experience in substance use disorder treatment and behavioral health, Danielle shares valuable insights into the vital wo...

In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Lauren Kenny, Nurse Manager of Acute Services! Lauren shares her inspiring journey from traveling nurse to making Rome Health her permanent home. Discover what makes our team so special — the incredible teamwork, family-like culture, and commitment to delivering the best possible patient care every single day. Whether you're part of the Rome Health family...

In this episode, AnneMarie shares important updates for our Rome Health team and community: Launch of the new Appointment Cancellation & No-Show Policy (effective May 1, 2026) Progress on workplace safety: 65% reduction in violence-related injuries since 2021, weapons detection results, and more First-ever AMC Connects Special Edition – Earth Day campus cleanup with staff interviews Then we have a...

🎙️ AMC Connects Episode 18 is here! In this episode, AnneMarie Czyz and the team bring you the latest updates from Rome Health: Good news on flu season: New York State declares influenza is no longer prevalent for 2025-2026 — masking requirements lifted for unvaccinated healthcare personnel (while infection prevention remains key). Youth Mental Health Crisis Roundtable: Discussion on the sharp ris...

On this episode of AMC Connects, AnneMarie has a conversation with Rome Health's Vice President of Communication and Grants Administration Cassie Winter. They start the conversation discussing the recent employee forum that took place and responded to some of the questions that were brought up throughout the forum. Next they go on to talk about Cassie's 28 year career at Rome health and how Rome H...

AMC holds Rome Health's first quarter of 2026 Employee Forum to give staff an update on how the hospital is progressing so far through 2026. From recognizing achievements obtained by different departments and earning through the hospital as a whole to discussing how Rome Health continues to grow and change at a good constant speed and how we as a whole are working on shirking to grow and how that...

In this episode, we dive into Rome Health's latest strategic updates, financial performance, construction progress, and a special interview with Eileen Luley, Director of the Cardiopulmonary Department at Rome Health. Key Highlights: • February 2026 Month-End Financial Update: Strong performance with a $129K loss (well ahead of the $820K forecast) thanks to quality incentives and operational focus...

In this episode, host AnneMarie Czyz dives into Rome Health's vital role in the community and shares the latest insights from the 2026 HANYS report. Discover how healthcare drives New York's economy: supporting 1,500 jobs, generating $28 million in tax dollars, $80 million in payroll, and delivering care to hundreds of thousands of patients. We also celebrate March's Employees of the Month — Andre...