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Courier Post

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New Jersey ER waits rank eighth longest nationwide

New Jersey's average emergency department wait is 3 hours and 6 minutes−15% above the national average and the eighth longest among states, according to a study by care management company Hera . Using Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services data, Hera found that national emergency department wait times nationwide average 2 hours and 42 minutes. Recent headlines: Winning $847M Powerball ticket sold in NJ The longest wait time is Washington D.C., averaging 5 hours and 3 minutes. According the study, 2% of New Jersey residents leave the emergency department without being seen−a concern particularly for those with serious health issues. “For a healthy 30-year-old, three hours in the ER is frustrating,” Hera CEO and Co-Founder Jenny Lee said in a press release. “For an 85-year-old with dementia, frailty, or several chronic conditions, three hours can be destabilizing.” Emergency department wait times Average South Jersey emergency department wait times: Atlantic County: 2 hours and 41 minutes. Burlington County: 3 hours and 8 minutes. Camden County: 3 hours and 3 minutes. Cape May County: 3 hours and 42 minutes. Cumberland County: 3 hours and 21 minutes. Salem County: 3 hours and 7 minutes. Gloucester County data was not provided. Risha Inaganti writes

New Jersey · 3d

NJ.com

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ER waits top 3 hours on average in N.J. See how your hospital stacks up.

When you race to the local emergency room, the last thing you want is to have to wait. However, federal data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services show New Jersey has the ninth-longest ER wait time in the nation, tied with Pennsylvania. (Use the chart below to look up hospital wait times.)

New Jersey · 3d

thelakewoodscoop.com

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Brick To Vote On Raising EMS Base Rate From $800 To $1,500

An ambulance transport in Brick Township could soon come with a much higher base charge. The Township Council is set to consider final passage of an ordinance this week raising the township’s EMS base rate from $800 to $1,500 per transport. The base charge covers dispatch of EMTs, basic...

Brick, NJ · 6h

Democrat and Chronicle

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3 New York nursing homes ranked among nation's best for 2027

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 · 3d

New Jersey Monitor

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Families fear state Medicaid billing change means loss of programs for disabled adults

Disabled adults in New Jersey are losing access to certain programs as the state tightens scrutiny around Medicaid billing to protect federal funding.

New Jersey · 8h

The Financial Wire

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Medicare Advantage plans end Dec. 31 for about 42,000 Braven members in New Jersey, about 16,000 HMSA members in Hawaii and about 1,100 PacificSource members in Montana

About 16,000 HMSA members in Hawaii, about 42,000 Braven Health members in New Jersey and about 1,100 PacificSource members in Montana are losing their Medicare Advantage plans on Dec. 31. HMSA is ending two Akamai Advantage plans, Braven is ending all ten of its New Jersey plans, and PacificSource is leaving Montana altogether. Open enrollment... The post Medicare Advantage plans end Dec. 31 for about 42,000 Braven members in New Jersey, about 16,000 HMSA members in Hawaii and about 1,100 PacificSource members in Montana appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Montana · 7h

centraljersey.com

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New Jersey Workers Pay More for Health Coverage as Many Put Off Care

A July survey found that 62% of New Jersey adults delayed or went without medical care in the past year because of cost, New Jersey 101.5 reported. Altarum's Healthcare Value Hub ran the poll, which covered more than 1,400 state adults. The station paired that result with KFF's 2026 Employer...

New Jersey · 6h

liveinsurancenews.com

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Pennsylvania Just Triggered a 50-Year-Old Law to Keep Jefferson Health In-Network

The Jefferson Health insurance fight got a new development this week — and a new deadline that matters more than the one everyone is watching. Pennsylvania’s insurance department announced it will invoke Act 94, a 1975 consumer protection law, if Independence Blue Cross and Highmark don’t reach new contracts with Jefferson Health by December 31. The law gives the state power to freeze a termination for up to six months and force the parties into a formal process. It has only been used twice in its entire history. — Pennsylvania Insurance Department (Philadelphia Inquirer, November 6, 2026)

Pennsylvania · 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 · 10d

CBS News

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

New York · 10d

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 · 11d

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 · 13d

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 · 16d

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 · 18d

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 · 17d

Gothamist

partner publisher · 28.5K followers

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 · 18d

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 · 20d

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 · 20d

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 · 20d

NY1

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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 · 19d