Use of telemedicine is soaring in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a review of claims data by Univera Healthcare, an estimated 470,000 New Yorkers used telehealth benefits in the first three months of 2020. As a comparison; Univera notes it and its Rochester-based parent logged nearly 40,000 telemedicine visits between January 1 and April 3rd. For all of 2019, they had a total of 23,767 telemedicine visits. Univera has expanded telehealth coverage to all members and waived any member cost-share responsibility for telemedicine services.
In light of the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the Fucillo dealerships on Grand Island are offering first responders a one-time installation of the PermaSafe system. PermaSafe is a state-of-the-art, EPA-registered multi-surface and air protectant system that eliminates surface and airborne germs, viruses and bacteria.
D'Youville College has announced the appointment of David Rhodes as Vice President for Enrollment Management.
Tops Friendly Markets has named Michele Gawronski as its human resources coordinator.
