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Children’s Home of Jefferson County announces it is hiring
WATERTOWN — The Children’s Home of Jefferson County (CHJC) has a message for those who may be newly out of work or underemployed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis: It is hiring. “During this tumultuous time, as we come together to deal with … COVID-19, CHJC remains keenly aware of our inherent responsibility to serve […]
DFS: Insurance firms must waive cost-sharing for in-network telehealth visits
New York insurance companies are now required to waive cost-sharing — including deductibles, copayments (copays), or coinsurance — for in-network telehealth visits. The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) on March 20 announced it adopted the new emergency regulation under New York Insurance Law. The new adopted emergency regulation follows Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s
What does insurance cover in the coronavirus crisis?
The coronavirus situation is on everyone’s mind. We are receiving calls asking, “How will my policy respond?” We know many more of you have similar questions. Here is a brief primer on how insurance will likely respond and what your organization can do to prepare. The two policies under primary consideration regarding a coronavirus outbreak are
Report: Private-sector workplace injuries in N.Y. lower than national average
Private-industry employers in New York state reported more than 140,000 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2018, for an incidence rate of 2.2 cases per 100 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers, according to the latest available figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The BLS report, issued in January, noted that “New York
New York’s labor-union membership drops, but still among highest in nation
In 2019, 1.7 million wage and salary workers in New York state were union members, according to figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in February. That’s a decline from 1.9 million union members in 2018. The percentage of the state’s wage and salary workers in a union dropped from 22.3 percent in
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County on Thursday reported that its number of coronavirus cases rose to 111 from 81 the day before, and those hospitalized
Task force formed to develop coronavirus strategies for Syracuse–area business community
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A joint task force of public and private-sector leaders has been formed to help guide the Syracuse and Onondaga County business and
Community fund launched for Mohawk Valley nonprofit coronavirus relief
UTICA, N.Y. — Two Mohawk Valley organizations have created a single, “community-wide” fund to support organizations responding to human-services needs in Herkimer and Oneida counties
Welch Allyn parent company boosts production of medical equipment for coronavirus battle
SKANEATELES, N.Y. — Hillrom (NYSE: HRC), which owns Skaneateles–based Welch Allyn, says it’s working to more than double production of critical-care products, including vitals-monitoring devices,
Area companies help secure needed supplies in coronavirus emergency
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO, the region’s primary economic-development organization, says area business have been stepping up with vital donations of needed personal protection equipment
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