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Buffalo Union Leaders Warn New Medicaid Work Rules Could Swamp ERs
Union health care workers and local leaders gathered at 1199 SEIU offices in Buffalo Tuesday to sound the alarm over federal Medicaid changes they say could strip coverage from thousands of Western New Yorkers starting in January. The new guidelines will require many Medicaid recipients to work at least 80 hours a month beginning in January, according to the report, and advocates fear the paperwork burden alone could push vulnerable patients out of the system.
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Guthrie Cortland Medical Center Receives National Recognition
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center was one of four hospitals in the Guthrie Clinic to earn national recognition from Healthgrades. Healthgrades is considered a leading resource consumers use to evaluate hospital performance, clinical quality, and patient outcomes in their 2027 specialty care rankings and awards. Guthrie Cortland was recognized as a...
Wellsboro Gazette
Elkland authority holds marathon, 6-hour meeting
Elkland Borough Authority met in a marathon session Oct. 19 after failing to have a quorum for an Oct. 1 meeting. The Oct. 19 meeting was nearly six hours long and members addressed multiple topics. During the meeting, the authority discussed details of work at the wastewater treatment plant with...
CBS News
Long Island family turns to CBS News New York Investigates for answers after mother's death
WKBW 7 News Buffalo
Medicaid changes could threaten health care for thousands in WNY
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UBMD Physicians' Group launches Epic, strengthening connections across WNY healthcare
Shared electronic health record initiative with Kaleida Health & ECMC aims to improve care coordination, patient safety, access to health information. UBMD Physicians’ Group went live with the Epic electronic health record platform this past week, marking a major milestone in a regional healthcare technology initiative to connect patient information across UBMD, Kaleida Health, and Erie County Medical Center (ECMC).
Mid-Hudson News Network
Healthcare workforce training programs receive state financial boost
ALBANY – Three Hudson Valley non-profit healthcare facilities have been selected to expand and enhance workforce training programs, each designed to address the unique healthcare workforce needs of their communities. Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, Sun River Health Inc., and White Plains Hospital Medical Center will receive grants from...
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St James Is Recognized For Having An Excellent MRI Center
St. James Hospital is proud to announce that it has received recognition from the American College of Radiology (ACR) as a Designated Prostate Cancer MRI Center, demonstrating the hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality diagnostic imaging services and advancing patient care close to home. This designation recognizes St. James Hospital’s commitment to meeting established standards for prostate MRI imaging, including image quality, patient safety, and clinical expertise. Prostate MRI is an important diagnostic tool that provides detailed images of the prostate gland, helping physicians identify suspicious areas, evaluate potential abnormalities, and make informed decisions regarding further testing and treatment. Achieving this designation reflects the dedication and expertise of the St. James Hospital Imaging team and their ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Daily Orange
Common Council approves funds for 1,700 city lead service replacements
Have you had an experience with Syracuse University’s Title IX office? Share your story with The Daily Orange’s anonymous tip line. Syracuse Common Council unanimously approved to replace 1,700 lead services across the city during its usual Monday meeting. As a part of the Lead Service Replacement Project,...
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Horizon Infusions Opens New Treatment Center in Vestal
Horizon Infusions celebrated the opening of its new outpatient treatment center on the Vestal Parkway, bringing specialized medical care closer to Southern Tier residents. The facility offers more than 50 physician prescribed therapies for patients with chronic conditions, including autoimmune and neurological disorders. Judy Huss, the Vice President of Clinical...