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Career Pulse

June 16, 2021June 15, 2021 HCN Staff 8 Views awards, Careers, Healthcare, Hires, new, recognition

Louis & Clark Pharmacy Names James President SPRINGFIELD — Louis & Clark Pharmacy in Springfield has named Kara James, PharmD,

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June 16, 2021June 15, 2021 HCN Staff 8 Views community, Events, Healthcare, images, photos

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Opinion

April 7, 2021June 15, 2021 Contributor 8 Views COVID-19, Infectious Disease, Opinion, Q&A, variants

What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus Variants By Dr. Armando Paez Despite leading the world in COVID-19 infections

Healthcare Law

How to Avoid Those Family Fights Over Grandma’s Tchotchkes

April 7, 2021April 5, 2021 Contributor 159 Views estate-administration, Family Fights, Knick-knacks, stuff, Tchotchkes

Knick-knack Knockouts By Valerie Vignaux, Esq. The most prolonged and venomous arguments I’ve witnessed in my estate-administration practice have not

On the Calendar

On The Calendar

April 7, 2021June 15, 2021 HCN Staff 69 Views Calendar, Events, happenings, Healthcare

‘Closing the Gap on Herd Immunity’ April 8: Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host a virtual panel, “Closing

Career Pulse

April 7, 2021April 5, 2021 HCN Staff 139 Views awards, Healthcare, Hires, Promotions, recognition

Brown to Lead Cooley Dickinson as Interim President, CEO NORTHAMPTON — Dr. David Brown has begun serving as the interim

Healthy Outlook

These Lifelines Come with Reporting and Compliance Guidelines

April 7, 2021April 5, 2021 Contributor 97 Views Compliance Guidelines, federal government, Provider Relief Fund

Provider Relief Funds By James T. Krupienski, CPA At the start of the COVID pandemic in the early parts of

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April 7, 2021April 5, 2021 MikeNasuti 98 Views healthecare, images, pictures

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Opinion

February 24, 2021February 22, 2021 HCN Staff 163 Views COVID-19, deaths, Holyoke, Massachusetts, Opinion, Soldier's Home

Momentum Builds for a New Soldiers’ Home Make no mistake about it, when it comes to the tragic COVID-related deaths

Healthcare Law

Should Employers Require Employees to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?

February 24, 2021February 22, 2021 Contributor 178 Views Employers, Law, mandates, require, Vaccine

Healthcare Law A Question of Mandates By Timothy F. Murphy Employers have a key role to play in ensuring the

Career Pulse

February 24, 2021February 22, 2021 HCN Staff 123 Views award, Healthcare, New Hire, Promotions, recognition

Marqusee to Step Down as Cooley Dickinson President, CEO NORTHAMPTON — Joanne Marqusee, president and CEO of Cooley Dickinson since

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February 24, 2021February 22, 2021 HCN Staff 134 Views Events, Healthcare, images, Picture This, scenes, Western Mass.

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Healthy Outlook

Understand How This Relief from the IRS May Benefit Your Company

February 24, 2021March 1, 2021 Contributor 152 Views

Guidance on Payroll-tax Deferral By Cheryl Fitzgerald As we are all aware, 2020 has been a year of trials and

Opinion

An Open Letter to the American Public

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 Contributor 226 Views AHA, AMA, ANA, COVID-19, open letter, Opinion

Opinion By the AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOC., AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOC., and AMERICAN NURSES ASSOC. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic,

Opinion

Coping with Loss During the Holidays

December 15, 2020December 14, 2020 Contributor 160 Views coping, depression, Holidays, loss, Opinion, Stuart Anfang

Opinion By Stuart Anfang, M.D. The holidays are supposed to be ‘the most wonderful time of the year,’ as one

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December 15, 2020December 14, 2020 HCN Staff 249 Views Healthcare events, images, pictures, scenes, Western Mass.

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Healthcare Law

Biden Administration Will Create a More Employee-friendly Landscape

December 15, 2020December 14, 2020 Contributor 223 Views business owners, Employment-law, immigration, Law, wages, Workplace Safety

An Employment-law Forecast By Andrew J. Adams, Esq. On the heels of a fiercely contested election, President-elect Joe Biden has

Career Pulse

December 15, 2020December 14, 2020 HCN Staff 261 Views awards, Healthcare, Hires, Promotions, recognition

Cooley Dickinson Welcomes Chan, Snyder, Paterno NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Health Care recently welcomed primary-care physician Dr. Joanne Chan, orthopedic

Healthy Outlook

Blockchain Can Provide Efficiencies in Healthcare and Other Sectors

December 15, 2020December 14, 2020 Contributor 233 Views Bitcoin, Blockchain, cryptocurrencies, Healthcare

More Than Just Bitcoin By MATTHEW OGRODOWICZ, MSA ‘Blockchain’ is a term used to broadly describe the cryptographic technology that

Opinion

True Heroes Emerge During Crisis

October 20, 2020October 19, 2020 HCN Staff 289 Views Flu, HCN, Heroes, Opinion, Sept-Oct 2020

Opinion Back in the spring of 2017, as the Healthcare News and its sister publication, BusinessWest, were preparing to launch

Career Pulse

October 20, 2020October 19, 2020 HCN Staff 281 Views awards, career, health community, Hires, Promotions, Pulse

Baystate Ob/Gyn Group Inc. Welcomes New Practitioners SPRINGFIELD — The providers and staff of Baystate Ob/Gyn Group Inc. (BOGG) recently

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October 20, 2020October 19, 2020 HCN Staff 254 Views 2020, Events, Healthcare, images, October, photos, Picture This, September

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Healthy Outlook

Needless to Say, the Pandemic Has Changed the Landscape

October 20, 2020October 19, 2020 Contributor 232 Views compensation, COVID-19, Pandemic

Compensation and COVID-19 By James T. Krupienski, CPA When your medical practice was formed, many agreements were voted on, and

Opinion

Returning to College: What’s Safe? What’s Not?

August 11, 2020August 10, 2020 Contributor 308 Views college, Healthcare News, Opinion, questions, Returning, safe

Opinion By DR. ARMANDO PAEZ It’s a difficult decision to make, and there isn’t much time left. Should my son

Healthcare Law

Law Bars Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity

August 11, 2020August 10, 2020 Contributor 354 Views Discrimination, Gender Identity, Law, Ruling, Sexual Orientation

A Landmark Ruling By Amelia J. Holstrom, Esq. and Erica E. Flores, Esq. Businesses in Massachusetts have to comply with

On the Calendar

August 11, 2020June 15, 2021 HCN Staff 331 Views Calendar, Events, Healthcare, notes, scheduled

‘Heroes in Healthcare’ Exhibit Through Jan. 24: The Springfield Museums will present “Heroes in Healthcare: Celebrating Springfield’s Medical Community” at

Career Pulse

August 11, 2020August 10, 2020 HCN Staff 351 Views awards, career, Healthcare, Promotions, recognition

Christopher Heights Welcomes Cote-Stosz NORTHAMPTON — Christopher Heights of Northampton announced that Crystal Cote-Stosz has joined its team as executive

Healthy Outlook

Staying Focused, Staying Healthy Are Keys to Working at Home

August 11, 2020August 10, 2020 Contributor 320 Views COVID-19, focused, healthy, keys, work at home

Small Steps for Big Wins By Sarah Rose Stack Work-life balance in 2020 has been different, to say the least.

Picture This

August 11, 2020October 19, 2020 HCN Staff 251 Views Events, Healthcare, images, photos, pictures

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Picture This

June 16, 2020June 15, 2020 HCN Staff 314 Views Healthcare, images, june 2020, photos, pictures

June 2020 Wave Parade Children served by Valley Opportunity Council’s (VOC) early education and care center-based programs and their families

Healthy Outlook

Alternative Revenue Sources

June 16, 2020June 15, 2020 Contributor 263 Views Alternative, Outlook, Providers, Revenue

Explore the Advantages of Mid-level Providers and Ancillary Revenues By James T. Krupienski, CPA Given today’s COVID-19 economic climate, and

Career Pulse

June 16, 2020June 15, 2020 HCN Staff 362 Views Careers, Healthcare, hire, june 2020, Promotions

WNEU College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Names Pezzuto Dean SPRINGFIELD — Dr. John Pezzuto has been named dean and

Healthcare Law

COVID Lawsuits

June 16, 2020June 15, 2020 Contributor 393 Views COVID Lawsuits, employer, Law, pnademic

It May Not Be a Bonanza, but the Risks for Employers Are Real By John Gannon, Esq. Businesses across the

Opinion

Opinion June 2020

June 16, 2020June 15, 2020 Contributor 345 Views 2020, Health Care, June, Mental Health, Opinion

During Pandemic, We Need to Address Mental Health By António Guterres The COVID-19 virus is not only attacking our physical health;

Opinion

May 19, 2020May 18, 2020 Contributor 335 Views Healthcare News, May 2020, Opinion, Pandemic

Social Isolation a Problem for Elderly During Pandemic By MARY FLAHIVE-DICKSON Seemingly, there is very little time for reflection these

Career Pulse

May 19, 2020May 18, 2020 HCN Staff 375 Views award, Healthcare News, May 2020, Promotions, recognition

40 Under Forty Includes Nine from Healthcare Sector SPRINGFIELD — On May 11, BusinessWest magazine, HCN’s sister publication, announced its

Healthy Outlook

There Are Many Benefits to Employer-sponsored Employee Volunteerism

May 19, 2020May 18, 2020 Contributor 277 Views Benefits, employees, Employer-sponsored, Healthcare News, May 2020, Volunteerism

Creating a Win-win-win Situation By Chelsea Cox Employer-sponsored employee volunteerism has always been an effective way for companies and organizations

Picture This

May 19, 2020October 19, 2020 HCN Staff 316 Views Events, happenngs, images, May 2020, photos, pictures

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