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News 12

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Crystal Run patients raise concerns over doctor departures and possible cuts to specialty services

Patients say they’re hearing about changes to psychiatry and orthopedic care at the Optum-owned practice. The company has not answered specific questions about the reported changes.

Orange County, NY · 9d

Lohud | The Journal News

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What are the best nursing homes in New York? See Newsweek's 2027 rankings

Three New York nursing homes have ranked among the best in the nation, according to Newsweek's annual rankings. NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur Skilled Nursing Facility topped the list in the large-facility category, while two other New York facilities ranked first in their respective size categories in America's Best Nursing Homes 2027 . The list features 1,325 nursing homes nationwide and is intended to help older adults and their families evaluate long-term care options, according to Newsweek . The publication said it selected facilities based on performance data, recommendations from medical professionals, accreditations and resident satisfaction. Here are the New York facilities that ranked first in the large, mid-sized and small categories. NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur Skilled Nursing Facility NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur Skilled Nursing Facility , on Madison Street on Manhattan's Lower East Side, topped the large-facility category, which includes nursing homes with more than 150 beds, according to Newsweek. The facility offers long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, hospice care and palliative care, according to its website. It has 295 certified beds and accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is part of NYC Health + Hospitals, which describes itself as the nation's largest municipal health care system, according to its website

New York, NY · 6d

SciFiSland

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The Toxic Legacy Grumman Left in Long Island’s Groundwater in Bethpage

Beneath Bethpage and neighboring Nassau County communities lies one of the largest groundwater contamination plumes in the United States. Stretching approximately four miles south from […] The post The Toxic Legacy Grumman Left in Long Island’s Groundwater in Bethpage first appeared on SciFisland.com .

Bethpage, NY · 3d

Mid-Hudson News Network

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Nurses demand fair contract at PHC

CARMEL – ‘Safe staffing saves lives’ was the theme of a demonstration Thursday outside Putnam Hospital Center organized by members of the New York State Nursing Association at Northwell Health Putnam Hospital. The nurses have alleged that Northwell, which recently assumed ownership of Putnam’s lone medical center,...

Putnam County, NY · 1d

wheninyourstate.com

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Sources allege major billing abuses at New Jersey senior care company

Medicaid is meant to help people who need medical care and daily support, especially older adults who cannot manage everything on their own. But a recent investigation has raised serious questions about how some senior care providers are using the program’s funding. A November 2026 investigation by The New...

New Jersey · 3d

Eyewitness News

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Yale New Haven Health, UnitedHealthcare contract talks raise concerns for patients

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WFSB) - Contract negotiations between Yale New Haven Health and UnitedHealthcare are raising questions for patients as many people choose their health benefits for next year. The health system and insurer said they are working to reach a new agreement covering UnitedHealthcare commercial plans and Medicare Advantage....

New Haven, CT · 3d

MyChamplainValley.com

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PPL settles wage theft suit with $162M for NY caregivers

A federal judge in Brooklyn approved a $162 million settlement for approximately 200,000 Medicaid home care workers who accused Public Partnerships LLC of underpayment, with payments scheduled to be distributed to eligible caregivers in early 2027.

New York, NY · 2d

Times Union

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After community outcry, Kingston cancer support house gets a reprieve

After months of community advocacy, WMCHealth will keep the Reuner Cancer Support House open and invest in renovations.

Kingston, NY · 2d

The Overlook

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Woodstock Fire District Plans New EMS Facility

The Woodstock Fire District is planning a building for its paid emergency medical staff and administrative offices behind the Company 1 firehouse at 242 Tinker St. An early estimate put the cost at $12 million to $17 million, according to the district’s Sept. 10 meeting minutes. That figure isn’t based on a formal quote, which […] The post Woodstock Fire District Plans New EMS Facility appeared first on The Overlook .

Woodstock, NY · 1d

Mid-Hudson News Network

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Shaut ‘elated’ that WMCHealth will keep Reuner Cancer Support House open

KINGSTON – That announcement that Westchester Medical Center Health Network will keep the Reuner Cancer Support House in Kingston open is excellent news to Kingston Common Council President Andrea Shaut. “As a survivor, I know the fear and uncertainty of a diagnosis, and that its impact lingers long after...

Kingston, NY · 13h

WWLP

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PPL settles wage theft suit with $162M for NY caregivers

New York · 2d

Lohud | The Journal News

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Lauren Shields championed NY organ donations; how her mission lives on

Lauren Shields made her mark in her short life, becoming a champion for the cause of organ donations after getting the first of two transplants at age 8 and inspiring a New York state law to entice more donors. The Rockland County native was just 26 when she succumbed to illness in June . With persistence and good cheer in the face of her health struggles, she had by then built a legacy that included New York's "Lauren's Law" and her years of advocacy for organ and blood donations, which her own tale of survival made so poignant. Five months after her passing, Shields' crusade lives on in the form of a pending bill in Congress that would vastly expand the nation's outreach to potential donors. The goal is put that opportunity before as many people as possible to grow the ranks of those ready to make life-saving donations. What is the Lauren Shields Organ Donation Act? The bill, named the Lauren Shields Organ Donation Act, was introduced in October by Rep. Mike Lawler of Rockland County and Rep. Josh Gottheimer, who represents a neighboring New Jersey district. It would require all sorts of federal forms and applications that Americans

New York · 3d

NEWS10 ABC

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PPL settles wage theft suit with $162M for NY caregivers

New York · 3d

Documented

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Medicaid is Changing: What You Need to Know Before 2027

As of Oct. 1, 2026, federally funded Medicaid has been limited to U.S. citizens, green card holders, and a few other groups. This excludes many lawfully present immigrants, including refugees and asylees without a green card. The change comes from the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” More changes are coming in 2027. In New York City […] The post Medicaid is Changing: What You Need to Know Before 2027 appeared first on Documented .

New York · 15d

CBS News

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Long Island family turns to CBS News New York Investigates for answers after mother's death

New York · 15d

nychealthandhospitals.org

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MetroPlusHealth Achieves Major Quality Milestones across Medicare, Medicaid, and Specialized Care Programs

From a 4-Star Medicare rating to New York State’s number one-ranked HIV Special Needs Plan, MetroPlusHealth continues to deliver outstanding outcomes for New Yorkers. MetroPlusHealth, New York City’s high-quality, affordable health plan, today announced a series of major quality achievements across its Medicare, Medicaid, HIV Special Needs Plan (HIV SNP), and Health and Recovery Plan (HARP) programs, underscoring its commitment to delivering high-quality, equitable care for New Yorkers. Together, these accomplishments highlight MetroPlusHealth’s continued success in improving member health outcomes, enhancing the member experience, and advancing health equity through its integrated partnership with NYC Health + Hospitals.

New York · 16d

Mid-Hudson News Network

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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...

Suffern, NY · 18d

Mid-Hudson News Network

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Orange County Health Officials urge residents to get flu, COVID vaccines

ORANGE COUNTY- With respiratory illness season approaching, the Orange County Department of Health is encouraging residents to get their 2026-27 flu and COVID-19 vaccines before cases begin to rise. According to the New York State Department of Health, nearly 27,000 New Yorkers were hospitalized with the flu, and nearly 600...

Orange County, NY · 21d

newyorkvoicenews.com

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Federal Raids Target NYC Adult Daycare Centers in Medicaid Fraud Investigation

Federal agents raided adult daycare centers across New York City this week as part of a sweeping investigation into suspected Medicaid fraud involving services for older adults. The coordinated operation on Tuesday, October 20th, targeted locations in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan. Investigators from the FBI and other federal...

New York, NY · 23d

boropark24.com

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Seven Maimonides Trustees Ask AG to Block Their Ouster From New Hospital Board

Seven trustees of Maimonides Medical Center are asking the state attorney general to block a recent decision that will oust them from the board once Maimonides becomes a part of the city’s public hospital system — a change they allege was based on their ongoing lawsuit against the merger.

New York, NY · 22d