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Newly released data shows telemedicine, which is health care treatment provided by phone or secure video chat, is increasingly being used for behavioral…

This weekend was the transition back to Eastern Standard Time. Moving the clock back for an extra hour of sleep is a good thing, right?Not…

According to a nationwide study, Syracuse has the highest rate of multiple sclerosis in the country. The study, from the Blue Cross Blue Shield…

Surgeons from 18 upstate hospitals and health agencies hope changing the way they prescribe medication can impact the opioid crisis. Dr. Jeffrey Albright,…

A group of surgeons in upstate New York has adopted new guidelines for prescribing opioids.The recommendations, developed by a team convened by Excellus…

The use of telemedicine is taking off in upstate New York, at least for patients of one major health insurer.Dr. LouAnne Giangreco, chief medical officer…

New Yorkers who sign up for insurance under the Affordable Care Act exchanges for individuals will see their premiums rise by an average of 14 percent,…

A recent poll for Excellus BlueCross BlueShield shows almost half of upstate New Yorkers aren’t taking their prescription medication as directed.Excellus…

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is trying to discourage mothers from early elective deliveries. The insurance company is sending out information to doctors…

ExcellusBlueCrossBlueShield now has a better idea of why four out of every ten upstate New York adults don’t always take prescriptions as prescribed. The…