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Crouse starts posting prices on common medical procedures
SYRACUSE — Just how much could that upcoming surgery cost? Saying it’s the first Central New York hospital to do so, Crouse Hospital has posted the average prices for its “most common” medical procedures on its website. Estimated average prices for more than 300 medical services are included on the site, according to Crouse. It […]
CCC announces nursing-student exam, placement results
AUBURN — Cayuga Community College (CCC) announced the National Council Licensure Exam (or NCLEX) score of its 2013 nursing class. The most recent graduates of the school’s two-year associate-in-applied-science degree achieved a 100 percent pass rate for a third straight year, according to a news release from the college. CCC’s 2013 class surpassed the state
SYRACUSE — The Central New York Community Foundation recently awarded an $18,000 grant to Symphoria to bring what it says is an innovative multi-media orchestra program to four local middle schools. This is the Community Foundation’s first community grant to Symphoria, which was established in 2013 to serve as the region’s new source for orchestral
Inforia’s electronic health records software earns certification
SYRACUSE — Inforia, Inc., a Syracuse–based provider of electronic health records (EHR) technology to medical practices, recently announced that its CaregiverDesktop EHR software recently passed “rigorous” 2014 certification testing by Drummond Group, a global software test and certification lab. The certification ensures that health-care providers using CaregiverDesktop will renew their eligibility to demonstrate “meaningful use”
Deciphering the emerging health-care acronyms
“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” – Oprah Winfrey It’s important to speak in a language that your audience understands. As many of you know, accountants are not necessarily known for clarity in speaking the language of finance and accounting. Unexplained acronyms are used all too frequently including
Medical director calls new Upstate Cancer Center a ‘vision fulfilled’
SYRACUSE — Dr. Leslie Kohman, medical director of the Upstate Cancer Center, calls the newly opened facility “a vision fulfilled.” “Leaders, physicians, staff, and patients have been waiting to get into a new facility for … I will say decades,” said Kohman. She spoke during the July 18 ceremony as SUNY Upstate Medical University formally
Army Corps to OK wetlands permit for Marcy computer-chip facility project
MARCY, N.Y. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will approve the federal wetlands permits necessary for development of a computer-chip manufacturing facility in
CenterState CEO, local foundations announce Work Train initiative
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Several local foundations are investing nearly $1 million over the next three years to seed a workforce-development initiative to create job opportunities
Cornell, Clarkson, Lockheed teams awarded funding for electric-grid research
Projects at two Upstate universities and one manufacturer will use state funding to develop technology that add “resiliency and efficiency” to New York’s electric grid.
Corasanti steps down as CEO of ConMed, firm appoints interim CEO
UTICA, N.Y. — ConMed Corp. (NASDAQ: CNMD), a Utica–based surgical-device maker, today announced that Joseph (Joe) Corasanti has stepped down as CEO, president, and board
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