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Security Mutual adds insurance-industry veteran to board
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York announced that it has appointed insurance-industry veteran Robin Lenna to its board of directors. Lenna is senior VP at Vitech Systems Group, a New York City–based global provider of cloud-native benefit and investment-administration software. “We are happy to welcome Robin to the Board of […]
NBT Bank promotes two in human resources division
Butcher joined NBT Bank in 2011 as director of organizational development. He has more than 20 years of experience, including serving as manager of organizational effectiveness for MWV. Butcher earned a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oswego. He holds a certification in organization development from the National Training Lab Institute for Applied Behavioral Science and a
Indium Corp. launches apprenticeship program
CLINTON, N.Y. — Indium Corporation formally signed and registered its apprenticeship program during a November visit from New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon. The company is partnering with DeWitt–based MACNY, the Manufacturers Association; Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC); the National Institute for Innovation and Technology (NIIT); and SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly),
VIEWPOINT: The Structural Requirements for an Effective Compliance Program
As a condition of Medicaid payment, New York State requires certain Medicaid providers, including managed care and managed long-term care companies, to develop and implement effective compliance programs to deter fraud and waste and correct non-compliance with Medicaid requirements. New York State made amendments in 2020 to the Social Services Law section 363-d (“SSL 363-d”). This established
Preferred Mutual’s HR leader receives title change
NEW BERLIN, N.Y. — The executive in charge of Preferred Mutual Insurance Company’s human-resources initiatives recently received a title change to reflect the firm’s diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives. Jenifer Rinehart is now executive VP, chief human resources officer, and diversity, equity, and inclusion officer. “I am excited to be able to continue the development
VIEWPOINT: New York Expands Employee Whistleblower Protections
On Oct. 28, 2021, Gov. [Kathy] Hochul signed legislation that significantly expands the scope of New York Labor Law Section 740 (NYLL 740), the state’s “whistleblower” protection law covering all private-sector employees. Most notably, beginning in January 2022, employees and independent contractors will be protected for reporting employer activity that they reasonably believe violates any law, regardless
People news: Oswego Health names Pagliaroli VP of clinical services and integrated health care
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health announced it has recently promoted Kathryn Pagliaroli to VP of clinical services and integrated health care. Pagliaroli began her career
McMahon says local hospitals are “in good shape” with capacity, operational challenges
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate University Hospital, St. Joseph’s Health Hospital, and Crouse Hospital are “in good shape” related to capacity and operational challenges amid the
Wildhack confirms Babers to return as Syracuse football coach in 2022
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) head football coach Dino Babers will return for the 2022 football season, SU Director of Athletics John Wildhack said
SUNY Potsdam officer-in-charge Graham dies
POTSDAM, N.Y. — John Graham, who has been serving as the officer-in-charge at SUNY Potsdam, died unexpectedly on Saturday. “While Dr. Graham has only been
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