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MVP Health Care offers level-funded insurance plans
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — MVP Health Care this summer plans to offer New York employers with more than 100 subscribers a product it’s calling a “level-funded”
Casino magnate with Utica roots donates $50M to the MVHS downtown hospital
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) will use a $50 million donation from the family foundation of casino magnate Steve Wynn for services at the upcoming downtown hospital in Utica. It represents the largest donation in the history of MVHS, per its March 4 announcement. In recognition of the Wynn family’s contribution,
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
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