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Upstate Medical-Crouse merger awaits regulatory approvals
SYRACUSE — The pursuit of regulatory approvals is underway, and it’s a process that’s expected to take several months as Upstate Medical University seeks to acquire neighboring Crouse Health. If approved, the operations of Crouse Health would become part of the Upstate Medical University Health System. Upstate Medical did not disclose the purchase price or […]
Helio Health to move to new James Street HQ this summer
SYRACUSE — The building at 518 James St. will soon become the new headquarters for Syracuse–based Helio Health. The organization on April 8 announced it had purchased the building for $3.25 million. The structure is already home to Helio’s residential and housing-staff offices along with the organization’s financial-management unit. Helio Health currently operates its headquarters at
New Animal Health Center at Syracuse zoo was a long time coming
SYRACUSE — Officials formally opened the $7.5 million Animal Health Center at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo on April 12 — after breaking ground on it in September 2020. However, Ted Fox, the Syracuse zoo’s executive director, said the planning and thinking about the center started long ago “We’ve waited for this day about 15 years,”
DiNapoli finds Medicaid billing errors of nearly $1 billion
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Health (DOH) made $965 million in Medicaid payments to providers, including facilities, for services ordered, prescribed, referred, and attended by practitioners who were not enrolled in the health-care program, including those who had been barred due to misconduct. That’s according to an audit that New York State
New housing development on Syracuse’s South Side offers homes to adults 55 and over
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Gardens at St. Anthony’s Apartments is a new housing development at 411 W. Colvin St. in Syracuse that offers 54 homes for adults ages 55 and older. Half of the apartments are reserved for seniors in “need of supportive services,” RuthAnne Visnauskas, commissioner of New York State Homes and Community Renewal
UnitedHealthcare offers virtual PT program
UnitedHealthcare says it has introduced a new virtual physical-therapy (PT) program to help improve support for people with musculoskeletal issues. It provides eligible members with round-the-clock, on-demand exercise feedback powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the health insurer said in an April 18 announcement. The program builds upon a broad set of musculoskeletal products for employers designed
Upstate Medical University, Syracuse University partner on MD/MBA program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University and Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management are launching a joint MD/MBA program that allows students to
Hartwick College selects Reisberg as next president
ONEONTA, N.Y. — The Hartwick College board of trustees has tapped Darren Reisberg as the college’s 11th president. Reisberg, who is currently executive VP and
Syracuse University to rename Carrier Dome; add new seats, event space
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University on Wednesday announced plans to rename the Carrier Dome and to add new seats to the on-campus venue as part
Syracuse University to require mask wearing for academic instruction beginning Tuesday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Beginning Tuesday, Syracuse University is again requiring masks at all times for all students, faculty and staff during academic instruction in classrooms,
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