In 2018, the construction industry in New York generated $84 billion, contributing 10% of the city’s total economic output. Though the construction sector in most states is yet to recover since the 2008 depression, it is thriving in New York, despite the COVID-19 Pandemic. There are many state and private long-term construction projects going on, […]
Achieving Cultural Competency and Diversity in Healthcare During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The increasing cultural diversity in the nation has brought numerous opportunities and challenges in the healthcare industry. Cultural competency is the ability of healthcare providers and organizations to effectively deliver healthcare services that meet the cultural, social, and linguistic needs of patients. With a culturally competent healthcare system, patients can enjoy improved health outcomes and […]
Helping Employees with Disabilities During COVID-19 Pandemic- New Federal Agencies’ Obligation to Provide Personal Assistance (PAS)
History The first legislative effort to prevent discrimination against employees with disabilities in the workplace was enacted in 1973. The Rehab Act, as it came to be called, protected the rights of individuals with disabilities by enacting programs that assist them in the workplace. Accommodations for persons with physical and cognitive disabilities are achieved through […]
Challenge: Federal Agencies need vendor with system in place to fulfill new requirement.
New Federal Requirements for Worker’s Personal Assistance If you run or administer a federal agency you are now required to provide personal assistance services (PAS) to any qualified employee. This is regardless of the size of your agency. With the number of disabled employees continuing to increase, it is important to understand and properly implement […]
Precision HealthCare Consultants Awarded HUBZone Certification from the Small Business Administration
Precision HealthCare Consultants dba Precision Receivable Services, LLC, (Precision) a healthcare administration consulting and professional/leadership development firm, recently announced that it has been certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to participate in the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program. “Precision HealthCare Consultants is proud to be certified by the SBA HUBZone program and to […]