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CT Insider

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Connecticut reaches deal to connect inmates with Medicare, Medicaid before release

Inmates traditionally were not allowed to access Medicare or Medicaid while they were incarcerated.

Connecticut · 3h

The Financial Wire

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Yale New Haven Health could leave every UnitedHealthcare plan, including Medicare Advantage, on Jan. 4, 2027 without a deal, as Connecticut members weigh switching by Dec. 7

Yale New Haven Health could leave every UnitedHealthcare plan, Medicare Advantage included, on Jan. 4, 2027 if the two sides do not reach a new contract, UnitedHealthcare says on its Yale network page. Until then, the insurer says, Yale New Haven hospitals, facilities and physicians, including Yale Medicine and Northeast Medical Group, stay in network... The post Yale New Haven Health could leave every UnitedHealthcare plan, including Medicare Advantage, on Jan. 4, 2027 without a deal, as Connecticut members weigh switching by Dec. 7 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

New Haven, CT · 2d

City Limits

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Opinion: Washington is Making It Harder for People Like My Grandparents to Keep Their Health Insurance. I Won’t Let That Happen.

“As the federal government abandons the people it is meant to serve, New York City is leaning in to protect public goods like health coverage.”. A few years ago, I was working in a doctor’s office scheduling colonoscopies and endoscopies—screenings that can detect cancer early, when it is most treatable. Each appointment I booked felt like a small act of prevention against a disease that has claimed the lives of so many.

New York, NY · 2d
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roi-nj.com

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Two home health agencies in N.J. gain recognition from Newsweek

Valley Home Care, part of Valley Health System in Paramus, and Atlantic Visiting Nurse in Morristown, have been ranked as the top home care agencies in New Jersey on Newsweek’s list of “America’s Best Home Health Agencies 2027.”. This distinction, presented in collaboration with research firm Statista...

New Jersey · 2d
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meadowlandsmedia.com

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Hackensack Meridian Health Becomes First Health Network in Northeast to Administer Only FDA-Approved PET Imaging Drug for Brain Cancer

Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health network recently announced that it is the first hospital network in the Northeast to administer Pixclara®, a groundbreaking FDA-approved PET imaging drug that is used with other diagnostic evaluations for brain cancer to give physicians valuable information. Pixclara...

Hackensack, NJ · 2d

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 · 1d

Daily Voice

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Northern Dutchess Hospital Gets $224K To Plan EMS Transfer Service

Northern Dutchess Hospital has received a $224,000 state grant to plan an emergency medical services (EMS) transportation program aimed at helping patients access specialized medical care. The proposed service would transport patients between healthcare facilities when they need higher levels of tre…

Columbia County, NY · 1d

Daily Voice

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Northwell Opens $1.6M Katz Institute Women's Health Practice

Northwell Health has opened a $1.6 million multispecialty practice bringing a range of women's healthcare services together in one location. The Northwell Katz Institute for Women's Health Multispecialty Care at White Plains is located at 244 Westchester Ave., Suite 316. The 3,535-square-foot facilit…

White Plains, NY · 1d

hudsonvalleystylemagazine.com

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Free Mental Health Events in Poughkeepsie, NY: Alary Health Spa Brings Emotional Wellness and Community Connection to the Hudson Valley

Mental health and emotional wellness deserve a place in everyday community life, and Alary Health Spa in Poughkeepsie, New York, is helping bring these important conversations into welcoming, accessible spaces. Through a growing series of free mental health seminars, wellness workshops, and community events, Alary Health invites Hudson Valley residents to explore emotional well-being, develop healthy coping strategies, and connect with others who share an interest in personal growth and healthier living.

Poughkeepsie, NY · 22h

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 · 7d

CBS News

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

New York · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 10d

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 · 13d

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 · 14d

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 · 14d

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 · 15d

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 · 17d

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 · 16d

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 · 17d