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New state law allows employees time off for COVID-19 vaccinations
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on March 12 signed legislation granting public and private employees time off to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. “Our essential employees have been on the front lines of this pandemic since day one, and as we begin to work toward a new normal in a post-pandemic world, it is critical that […]
State issues guidance for insurers on health-insurance claims payments
ALBANY — New York State on March 15 issued guidance alerting insurers of new protections for patients and health-care providers that “limit” health-insurance claims denials and “inappropriate” payment reductions or delays related to “medically necessary” services. The state says the actions are needed to speed up access to health-care services as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Oswego Health recognized for support of perioperative nursing certification
OSWEGO — Oswego Health recently announced that for three years in a row, it has earned the CNOR Strong designation from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI). The designation is given to health-care facilities having at least 50 percent of their operating room (OR) nursing staff CNOR certified and provides programs that reward and recognize
VIEWPOINT: Tips to help make the most of your health plan in 2021
Last year was a difficult one as the COVID-19 pandemic swept through our country, impacting families and communities nationwide. The health challenges of the pandemic also provided a crucial reminder about the importance of health care. For many New York residents and Americans, new health-plan benefits for 2021 began in January. If this is your situation, now

Oneida County unveils decals for businesses, residents to show they’ve been vaccinated
UTICA, N.Y. — Business owners and residents who want to let others know they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19 have a new way of showing that

Oneida County expands vaccine waiting list to age 18-49 group
UTICA, N.Y. —Oneida County has expanded its excess-vaccine waiting list to include everyone age 18-49. County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. said the county is

North Country Orthopaedic Group joins staff at Carthage, Ogdensburg hospitals
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — The doctors at North Country Orthopaedic Group (NCOG) in Watertown have joined the medical staff of the hospitals serving both Carthage and

Onondaga County COVID-19 hospitalizations fall to 20-week low
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County on Tuesday afternoon reported that the number of people currently in the hospital with COVID-19 fell to 34, the lowest

Broome Leadership Institute to hold graduation event Thursday in Endwell
ENDWELL, N.Y. — The Broome Leadership Institute (BLI) will hold a graduation dinner and ceremony for its Class of 2021 on Thursday. The event is

OCC outlines plans for the fall semester
The virus At this time, OCC acknowledges that it doesn’t know “for certain” if masks or testing will be part of campus life this
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