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Medical costs for Upstate adults with asthma total $793M per year
Upstate New York adults with asthma shoulder annual incremental direct medical costs totaling $793 million, according to a new report from Rochester–based Excellus BlueCross BlueShield,
Material costs rose for contractors in February
Construction firms are paying more for materials after prices jumped in February, according to an analysis released March 15 by the Associated General Contractors of
HealtheConnections names Wall-Bollinger executive director for health planning
SYRACUSE — HealtheConnections has appointed Sara Wall-Bollinger as its executive director for health planning, a role that will make her responsible for developing a new
Manufacturers’ business conditions continue upswing in March
General business conditions improved for New York manufacturers for the fifth straight month in March, according to a survey released this morning by the Federal
AG files suit against cigarette vendor in DeWitt
The state attorney general has filed a federal lawsuit against a DeWitt business, accusing it of evading cigarette taxes while allowing customers to roll their
OSHA cites Chobani maker for violations
SYRACUSE — The U.S Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited the manufacturer of Chobani Greek Yogurt for alleged violations of
Small-business optimism rises slightly in February
The level of optimism among small-business owners crept up incrementally for the second consecutive month in February, according to the monthly Small Business Optimism Index
Excellus agrees to settlement over screening test denials
The New York State Attorney General’s office has reached a settlement with Rochester–based Excellus BlueCross BlueShield that will require the insurer to issue refunds after
Federal storm aid expected to top $1.3 billion in NY
Federal disaster aid funneled into New York to help repair damage from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee will total more than $1.3 billion, according
State investigating out-of-network medical costs
The state Department of Financial Services (DFS) has launched an investigation of unexpected out-of-network medical costs after receiving complaints from consumers. The department revealed the