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Summer Startup Season is in Full Gear
It’s that time of year again in upstate New York when our region’s creative and entrepreneurial talent is on display on campuses everywhere. In just
Medical ID Theft is Definitely Not What the Doctor Ordered
Vicki Lee Blair, a 63-year-old former computer analyst from Westminster, Calif., had the surprise of her life. Blair went to a clinic seeking antidepressant medication. She said she was shocked when clinicians bombarded her with questions about a blood test in her file indicating thyroid problems and illegal drug use. She insisted the records were inaccurate,
Structural requirements of managed-care reform
“The purpose of life is a life of purpose.” — Robert Byrne New York State’s Medicaid Managed Care Initiative continues to create challenges and confusion for Medicaid service providers. As of Jan. 1, 2014 with the implementation of the national health-care reform law, the number of New Yorkers eligible for Medicaid will increase from 5
2013 Legislative Session — 2nd Half: Our Obligation & Opportunity
I am eager to join my colleagues in Albany to begin what I expect will be an active and effective remainder of the 2013 Legislative session. With a third consecutive on-time budget behind us, it is time to roll up our sleeves and get to work on critical areas and issues affecting the people of
Nanotechnology: the future of New York State manufacturing
Recently, renovations have been taking place at the old General Electric building in Salina with the goal of turning it into the Central New York Nanotechnology Innovation and Commercialization Excelerator, or NICE for short. You may be asking yourself, “What is nanotechnology and why is it important to you? How will it affect Central New
“If you can’t convince them, confuse them.” — Harry S. Truman If you do not recognize the acronyms HIPAA and HITECH, you must read this column. Even if you do recognize them, but you provide any type of health or human service, I would strongly recommend that you read on. I met recently with
A.V.R.E. says NIB Survey is Misleading
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) recently published a story, entitled, “When it Comes to Hiring, Blind Workers Face Bias.” The WSJ article (available at http://blogs.wsj.com/atwork/2013/03/18/when-it-comes-to-hiring-blind-workers-face-bias/) summarizes the results of a survey of 400 hiring and human-resources managers conducted by National Industries for the Blind (NIB). The survey reveals that many employers still believe that people
Management Training While the Game is in Play
Instead of sitting in that management-training course this weekend watching the ivy grow over the windows, why not investigate how baseball teams deal with talent at their spring-training camps, which recently finished. After all, baseball has a better training record than the corporate world. The draft-picks all want a call-up to the big leagues during
Internal Audits for Fraud Protection
“I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.” — George Washington The “American Greed” TV show on CNBC chronicles the dishonesty of white-collar criminals. Along with “Dateline NBC” and “60 Minutes,” there appears to be no
What an independent auditor cannot do for your business
Have you ever wondered what an independent auditor can do to help you run your enterprise more efficiently and effectively? Beyond the report the auditor issues on your financial statements, that is. For a clear picture of the auditor’s role, perhaps it is best to understand what independent auditors cannot do according to the rules
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