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Broome County says coalition will save it millions on prescriptions
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Broome County government expects to save at least $3.2 million on its health-care spending after joining a pharmacy purchasing coalition. That works out to more than 20 percent in savings on prescription costs for the county, says Thomas Dellapenna, Broome County risk manager. Last year, the county spent about $16 million […]
ACC to keep football championship game in Charlotte through 2030
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) announced it has reached a 10-year agreement with the Charlotte Sports Foundation to keep the Dr Pepper

Oswego Health appoints Coakley COO of Oswego Hospital
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health has announced the appointment of Jeff Coakley as chief operating officer (COO) of Oswego Hospital. “It is my pleasure to

People news: Oswego Health Foundation hires two new staff members
Hourigan has several years of experience in event planning and management. She previously worked at Oswego Industries/ARC, where she was responsible for event coordination. Hourigan

Binghamton cab-company owner accused of stealing more than $100K in Medicaid payments
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The owner and operator of a Broome County taxi-cab company is accused of stealing more than $100,000 in Medicaid payments. Garabed Kachadourian

Schumer seeks new law to help reduce New York doctor shortage
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) is backing a bill that would add 15,000 more Medicare-supported residency-training slots for doctors. The proposal would ensure

St. Joseph’s Health acquires New York Heart Center
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — St. Joseph’s Health on Thursday announced it has reached an agreement to acquire the New York Heart Center (NYHC), a Syracuse–based cardiology
MVHS could use eminent domain for downtown Utica hospital project
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) says the use of eminent domain “may be likely” as it pursues property acquisitions for its

People news: Loretto promotes Hosein, hires Glynn
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Loretto announced it has promoted Alisha Hosein to nurse manager at its Fahey location and hired Natasha Glynn as director of clinical

Completed solar arrays expected to supply half of Hobart and William Smith Colleges’ electricity
GENEVA, N.Y. — Hobart and William Smith Colleges and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) have announced the completion of a
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