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5 days ago
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New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Opens State-of-the-Art Cancer Center on Manhattan's Upper East Side
New York, NY June 18, 2025 --( )-- New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation's leading oncology practices, proudly announces the opening of its newest state-of-the-art cancer treatment center located at 210 East 86th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10028. Located in Yorkville, this new Manhattan center reaffirms the practice's commitment to delivering high-quality, community-based cancer care across New York City. The new center offers a full spectrum of cancer care services under one roof. The facility was designed with patients in mind, featuring a warm, healing environment and a host of amenities that promote comfort, dignity, and wellness throughout the treatment journey. 'This new center is a true testament to our mission of delivering comprehensive cancer care that's not only accessible, but also compassionate,' said Dr. Jeff Vacirca, CEO of NYCBS. 'We're proud to expand our footprint in Manhattan and continue bringing world-class care closer to where our patients live and work.' The Upper East Side location is staffed by a distinguished team of board-certified oncologists and hematologists, including Dr. Steven Gruenstein, Dr. Amory Novoselac, Dr. Brenda Panzera, Dr. Niculae Ciobanu, Dr. Visaharan Sivasubramaniam, and Dr. Tong Dai. Together, they bring decades of experience, clinical excellence, and a compassionate approach to each patient they treat. In addition to cutting-edge medical oncology and hematology services, the center offers access to supportive care, clinical trials, infusion therapy, advanced diagnostics, and patient-centered programs, all within a modern, patient-first environment. To make an appointment, call 212-861-6660. For more information, visit Read More Contact Information: New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Mike Scanlon, Marketing Director 631-574-8366 Contact via Email Read the full story here: New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Opens State-of-the-Art Cancer Center on Manhattan's Upper East Side Press Release Distributed by
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06-02-2025
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- Associated Press
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Implements New Software to Improve Their Ability to Closing Gaps in Cancer Care
Coordinate Platform from Agamon Health will automate cancer centers' ability to improve follow-up care and treatment. New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the largest community cancer centers in the US, serving patients across New York State, announces a new partnership with Agamon Health. NYCBS uses the Agamon Health Coordinate platform to close care gaps in their cancer screening, early disease detection, and treatment monitoring programs by improving patient follow-up. NYCBS has been using the Agamon Health Coordinate platform to improve the following for general radiology procedures across 41 locations: 1. Identify patients with gaps in their care based on their medical report, using advanced AI. 2. Automate the tracking, matching, and communication with referring providers and patients. 3. Improve the early diagnosis and appropriate follow-up care with these patients so they receive timely treatment. 'Patients undergoing cancer screening, treatment, or survivorship care require continuous attention and management. Manually handling these workflows places a significant burden on clinical teams and increases the risk of care gaps,' says Dr. Jeff Vacirca, Oncologist and CEO of New York Cancer & Blood Specialists. 'Agamon Health automation is revolutionizing our operations by helping us improve patient care, and enhance our ability to efficiently deliver that care while capturing more necessary patient referrals.' During the first three months of using this new software to close patient care gap follow-ups automatically, NYCBS realized the following operational and financial benefits, which enabled NYCBS to quickly realize a 6X Return On Investment (ROI). General radiology patients: - 28% more patients returned for follow-up care, translating into an additional 500 imaging studies annually. - Saved approximately $100K (annualized) in clinical staff costs. - High-risk breast cancer patients: - Identified these patients and notified their referring physician of their eligibility for breast MRI. - 38% of these patients completed their breast MRI. Michal Meiri, Agamon Health CEO, expressed enthusiasm for the company's collaboration, stating, 'We are pleased that NYCBS has realized significant clinical and operational benefits after a short time using our platform. These results reinforce our belief that community cancer centers and cancer care, in general, can benefit from automating the closure of care gaps.' About New York Cancer & Blood Specialists: New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is a leading oncology practice in the New York Metropolitan area committed to providing world-class, patient-centered affordable care to patients with cancer and blood disorders in their own communities, close to family and friends. NYCBS has more than 30 locations and 35 hospital affiliations throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties, in the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and Upstate New York. We offer a multidisciplinary and comprehensive approach to care that utilizes the most advanced imaging, state-of-the-art therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials, on-site pharmacies, and an in-house laboratory with a full range of pathology services. Advocating for and ensuring the health and well-being of our patients is and always will be our top priority. About Agamon Health: Agamon Health is an innovative health-tech company focused on improving patient adherence to follow-up recommendations by automating the processes that enhance the effectiveness of cancer screening, incidental finding programs, and other early disease detection efforts. The Agamon Health Coordinate platform is an enterprise solution that can improve follow-up care across the entire patient care journey, from imaging surveillance to treatment to survivorship care. It automates manual follow-up processes to eliminate patient care gaps, improve organizational productivity, and create new downstream revenue streams. For additional information, visit Media Contacts: New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Sarah Gould Agamon Health Dean Kaufman Contact Information: 631-574-8360
