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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 · 1d

Herald Community Newspapers

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Mount Sinai South Nassau gala raises over $900K for cardiac care expansion

Mount Sinai South Nassau celebrated the people helping shape the future of health care on the South Shore during its annual “Soiree Under the Stars” on Nov. 7, bringing together nearly 400 hospital supporters, medical professionals and community leaders to raise funds for an expansion of cardiovascular services.

Oceanside, NY · 10h
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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 · 16h
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hudsonvalleypress.com

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Northwell Health Opens $1.6M Women’s Practice

WHITE PLAINS – Northwell Health has opened Northwell Katz Institute for Women’s Health Multispecialty Care at White Plains, a $1.6 million state-of-the-art facility providing integrated and convenient women’s health services to the community. Located at 244 Westchester Ave., Suite 316, the 3,535-square-foot practice features seven exam rooms,...

White Plains, NY · 2d
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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 · 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 · 1d

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 · 19h

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 · 2d

NEWS10 ABC

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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 · 2d

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 · 14d

CBS News

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

New York · 14d

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 · 15d

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 · 17d

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 · 22d

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 · 21d

Gothamist

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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 · 23d

jems.com

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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 · 24d

fox5ny.com

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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 · 24d

cityreviewnr.com

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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 · 24d