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ImageCare health care workers in Sussex County go on strike over first union contract

SUSSEX COUNTY, N.J. — Health care workers represented by Teamsters Local 125 at ImageCare in Sussex County have gone on strike amid an ongoing dispute over their first union contract, according to the union. The strike involves 45 technologists and technologist aides who voted to join the Teamsters nearly...

Sussex County, NJ · 1d
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Monday’s PSD blotter: two hospital transports, two disputes

Monday’s PSD blotter: two hospital transports, two disputes. Two hospital transports, two verbal disputes and a smoke report marked unfounded made up Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, on Roosevelt Island. The Public Safety Department’s (PSD) 24-hour incident blotter for that day lists 14 incidents, a quieter day than Sunday’s 19. Four were aided calls, and two of them ended with a trip to the hospital.

New York, NY · 1d
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Experts say lack of infrastructure makes solving substance abuse a challenge in rural NY

Experts with the Sullivan Allies Leading Together, or SALT, coalition say the factors to consider when assisting someone with opioid addiction vary widely. Any combination of a lack of a mailing address, healthcare or transportation, can make access to services difficult. Lori Orestano-James is the state president of the New...

Sullivan County, NY · 1d
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Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine receives $20M anonymous gift to launch wellbeing program

In one of the largest donations of its kind in New Jersey healthcare history, the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine announced Nov. 11 a transformational $20 million gift from an anonymous donor to establish a pioneering wellbeing program. This landmark donation will fund comprehensive wellness resources and support systems designed...

Hackensack, NJ · 10h
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At this Newark hospital, growing healthy communities begins with fresh food

Shelly Mitchell-Vaughan had greens and honey in her shopping bag after a recent visit to the farmers market at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. The greens would have to wait until the weekend. Mitchell-Vaughan, who works nights at the hospital as a recovery specialist helping people struggling with addiction, had another shift ahead of her.

Newark, NJ · 1d

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Hackensack hospital says it did first US commercial catheter repair of leaky heart valves

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Doctors at Hackensack University Medical Center performed the first commercial procedure in the United States using a newly approved catheter-delivered device to seal leaks around replacement heart valves, Hackensack Meridian Health said Monday. The hospital said Dr. Ryan Kaple, director of its Structural & Congenital Heart...

Hackensack, NJ · 2d

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New pharmacy opens in downtown Washington Borough, ribbon cutting set for Nov. 28

WASHINGTON BOROUGH, N.J. (Warren County) — A new independently owned pharmacy has opened in downtown Washington Borough, with a grand opening planned for later this month. True Vine Pharmacy, located at 32 E. Washington Ave. (Route 57), has begun a soft opening, with a full opening expected by the end of November.

Warren County, NJ · 17h

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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 · 5h

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 · 12d

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

New York · 12d

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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 · 13d

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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 · 15d

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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 · 19d

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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 · 20d

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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 · 19d

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NYC adult daycare operators charged with committing over $500K in Medicaid fraud

Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon. The companies allegedly billed for services they did not provide, including for people who were dead. [ more › ]

New York, NY · 21d

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A Life-Threatening Emergency, an Ambulance Called…and, in NYC, then a Wait

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Ambulance response times are up nearly four minutes from 2015, a new report from Comptroller Mark Levine found. The report released Friday found that average response times have increased three minutes and 50 seconds for life-threatening medical emergencies and 14:49 for non-life-threatening emergencies since 2015.

New York, NY · 22d

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Hochul speaks about suspected Medicaid fraud: Oct. 20 election update

NEW YORK - Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke about state and federal law enforcement agencies participating in a "coordinated crackdown" on suspected fraud in the Medicaid system. Election Day in New York City is only two weeks away – here's the latest news on the upcoming midterms. FOX 5 NY...

New York · 22d

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Healthcare champions honored at WCA’s Toasting to a Healthy Westchester

The Westchester County Association (WCA) convened New York’s preeminent healthcare and business leaders, policymakers, and community partners at its annual Toasting to a Healthy Westchester: An Evening to Celebrate WCA’s Healthcare Advocacy & Initiatives and Honor Healthcare Excellence on Sept. 30. The annual celebration recognizes the people and...

Westchester County, NY · 22d

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City Council weighs changes to idling complaint program

The City Council held a hearing Tuesday on a bill that advocates say would weaken the city’s Citizens Air Reporting Program, which allows residents to submit vehicle idling complaints and receive a portion of the fine collected. The bill, known as Intro 561-A, is sponsored by Jim Gennaro. It...

New York, NY · 22d