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VIEWPOINT: The Structural Requirements for an Effective Compliance Program
As a condition of Medicaid payment, New York State requires certain Medicaid providers, including managed care and managed long-term care companies, to develop and implement effective compliance programs to deter fraud and waste and correct non-compliance with Medicaid requirements. New York State made amendments in 2020 to the Social Services Law section 363-d (“SSL 363-d”). This established […]

Preferred Mutual’s HR leader receives title change
NEW BERLIN, N.Y. — The executive in charge of Preferred Mutual Insurance Company’s human-resources initiatives recently received a title change to reflect the firm’s diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives. Jenifer Rinehart is now executive VP, chief human resources officer, and diversity, equity, and inclusion officer. “I am excited to be able to continue the development
VIEWPOINT: New York Expands Employee Whistleblower Protections
On Oct. 28, 2021, Gov. [Kathy] Hochul signed legislation that significantly expands the scope of New York Labor Law Section 740 (NYLL 740), the state’s “whistleblower” protection law covering all private-sector employees. Most notably, beginning in January 2022, employees and independent contractors will be protected for reporting employer activity that they reasonably believe violates any law, regardless

People news: Oswego Health names Pagliaroli VP of clinical services and integrated health care
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health announced it has recently promoted Kathryn Pagliaroli to VP of clinical services and integrated health care. Pagliaroli began her career

McMahon says local hospitals are “in good shape” with capacity, operational challenges
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate University Hospital, St. Joseph’s Health Hospital, and Crouse Hospital are “in good shape” related to capacity and operational challenges amid the

Wildhack confirms Babers to return as Syracuse football coach in 2022
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) head football coach Dino Babers will return for the 2022 football season, SU Director of Athletics John Wildhack said

SUNY Potsdam officer-in-charge Graham dies
POTSDAM, N.Y. — John Graham, who has been serving as the officer-in-charge at SUNY Potsdam, died unexpectedly on Saturday. “While Dr. Graham has only been

Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce announces OsweGo campaign for small businesses
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GOFCC) on Monday announced its OsweGo campaign which seeks to promote small and local businesses throughout

TSA wants to hire officers at airports across upstate New York
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has job openings to fill at airports across upstate New York and is seeking applicants to become TSA officers. The airports include Syracuse Hancock International, Ogdensburg International, Ithaca Tompkins International, Greater Binghamton, and Watertown International within the next few months. The TSA is also hiring at the airports serving Albany, Buffalo, and

Those interested in “Syracuse Surge” workforce programs have until Dec. 6 to apply
SYRACUSE — Those interested in getting involved in “Syracuse Surge”-led workforce-training and advancement programs have until Dec. 6 to apply. The programs seek to guide applicants toward in-demand, local careers in high-tech manufacturing. Programs include electrical-mechanical technician and surge-advanced manufacturing, each with opportunities for training, career exploration and networking, as well as connections to employers.
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