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EBRI: Consumer-driven health plans impact attention to costs, behavior
People who have consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs) appear to pay more attention to their health costs and behavior. That’s according to new research that the Washington, D.C.–based Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) released last month. EBRI works to contribute to, encourage, and enhance the development of sound employee-benefit programs and sound public policy through objective […]
Hiland joins Harris Beach as partner in Ithaca office
ITHACA — Harris Beach PLLC announced it has expanded its corporate and commercial real estate practices with the addition of attorney Seth T. Hiland as a partner in the firm’s Ithaca office. “Seth is a well-respected practitioner in this region with a diverse corporate, real estate, and business practice that will enable us to provide

“A year from now, you will wish you had started today.” ~ Karen Lamb Several of my columns in 2015 focused on a continued emphasis on revolutionary federal and state health-care reform initiatives. In these columns, you have read about the objectives related to continued reforms of the state Medicaid and federal Medicare programs.
Critical Business Lessons for Women in Accounting
Mentoring future leaders Mentoring the next generation of female accounting-firm leaders is imperative in my role at The Bonadio Group. Growing the talents of our workforce not only impacts the success of our firm, but also improves the viability of the accounting industry. Since my start more than 15 years ago, I have made it
Metro Fitness Health Club opens 2nd club in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, N.Y. — Metro Fitness Health Club has added a second location at 6800 East Genesee St. in the village of Fayetteville. Metro Fitness is

Herkimer County HealthNet names Curnow as new executive director
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County HealthNet announced it has appointed Dr. Thomas C. Curnow as executive director. He has more than 30 years of administrative
People news: Upstate Medical University makes staff appointments
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University announced the following recent staff appointments. Palma Cassano has been named business manager for perioperative services and the Family

People news: Barclay Damon elects Merriman partner
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Barclay Damon, LLP announced the election of Courtney M. Merriman to partner. Merriman works in the law firm’s Syracuse office and is

Cuomo proposes Thruway toll freeze through 2020
SALINA, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo is proposing that tolls on the New York State Thruway remain unchanged through 2020. He also wants to offer
Five Star Urgent Care unit acquires Industrial Medical Associates
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Five Star Occ Med, a division of Five Star Urgent Care, announced it has acquired Syracuse–based Industrial Medical Associates (IMA), an occupational
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