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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 · 4d

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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 are working to reach a new agreement covering UnitedHealthcare commercial plans and Medicare Advantage. According to...

New Haven, CT · 16h
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Daily Voice

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CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List

Thousands of nursing homes across the Northeast have been evaluated in new national ratings highlighting the best facilities for rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes ratings on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The annual list evaluated more than …

Connecticut · 1d

CT Post

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Tapestry Health, founded by Stratford mayor, files for bankruptcy amid fraud probe

Stratford Mayor Chess said that Tapestry Health, a company he founded, had to seek bankruptcy after Medicare payments were cut off during an investigation.

Stratford, CT · 2d

greaterlongisland.com

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Suffolk Plastic Surgeons opens new office in East Setauket technology park

Suffolk Plastic Surgeons has moved to a new office in East Setauket, marking the opening with a ribbon-cutting and open house Friday, Nov. 6. The practice’s new location at 24 Research Way, Suite 100, is within the Stony Brook Technology Center, where it previously operated at 179 Belle Mead Road.

Setauket- East Setauket, NY · 2d

thenorthshoreleader.com

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Op-Ed: Sewers Can Deplete Ground Water, Lower the Fresh Water Table - And Destroy Long Island's "Sole Source Aquifer"

Long Island does not have to choose between clean drinking water and healthy bays. It needs the infrastructure that will protect both. Excessive sewering - that does not recharge fresh water into the aquifer - can destroy Long Island's fresh water aquifer. The answer is to balance sewering, cesspools, waste...

Long Island, NY · 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 · 16h

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 · 15h

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 · 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 · 16h

millertonnews.com

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Empress outlines EMS plans for northeast Dutchess

MILLERTON — Empress Executive Director Robert Stuck provided details of a proposed regional emergency medical service system to North East Town Board members on Wednesday, Nov. 4. He said the changes would save participating towns hundreds of thousands of dollars in EMS costs by pooling resources with neighbors. Stuck...

Amenia, NY · 1d

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 · 13d

CBS News

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

New York · 12d

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 · 13d

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 · 16d

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 · 19d

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 · 20d

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 · 20d

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 · 21d

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 · 23d