What is a WC PPO?
- A NYSDOH certified Workers’ Compensation Management Program using a Preferred Provider Network to provide care for injured workers.
- The only legal vehicle and certified plan for directing care in NYS allowing management and coordination of services under WC Law to diagnose treat and rehabilitate claimants requiring medical care for an occupational injury.
- Only 5 WCPPO’s in NYS and UHS is the only Hospital based, non-discounting, managed care oriented program.
UHS News
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URGENT UPDATE: Temporary Suspension of VisitationOctober 16, 2021UHS Hospitals remain committed to ensuring the best care for our patients, while ensuring staff, patient and visitor safety during the unprecedented outbreak of COVID-19. Effective October 16, all visitation is suspended except as outlined below (see Visitor Restriction Exceptions). These restrictions are in place for all areas of UHS Wilson Medical Center, UHS Binghamton General Hospital and all UHS Primary & Specialty Care locations.
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Shed your Meds on National Drug Take Back DayOctober 14, 2021Clear your cabinet and ‘Shed the Meds’ for National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 23 at the Broome County Health Department (255 Front Street, Binghamton) from 9am - 2pm.
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$26.7 million coming to Southern Tier, AG says at UHSOctober 13, 2021The Southern Tier has been approved to receive $26.7 million from the state to combat opioid use, New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced in an Oct. 13 news conference at UHS.
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UHS highlights benefits of Physical Therapy during national observanceOctober 13, 2021Physical therapists are licensed healthcare providers who help patients avoid surgery and prescription drugs, maximize your mobility, manage pain and chronic conditions, and improve your physical function and fitness.