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The Secret Taps of Central New York: Where To Find Free, Fresh Spring Water

We all have ways of saving some money, some a little more unique than others. When it comes to water, especially drinking water, things could get costly. For those in areas with sulfur water or higher levels of contaminants, sometimes bottled is the only option. Personally, I prefer tap water and always have. Sure, I won't turn down a bottle of purified 'fancy" water if it's free.

Central New York, NY · 2d

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County Department of Social Services Announces Upcoming Changes to Medicaid Requirements Starting in 2027

The Cortland County Department of Social Services is informing Medicaid recipients of upcoming changes to eligibility and coverage requirements that are expected to take effect January 1, 2027, as a result of federal legislation known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”. The legislation, signed into federal law in...

Cortland County, NY · 2d

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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.

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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

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T-Mobile Must Drop the Data Cap on Its $15-a-Month Home Internet Plan for New Yorkers on SNAP or Medicaid, Under a Deal With the State

A Nov. 9 deal with New York requires T-Mobile to remove the 50 GB cap on its $15-a-month home internet plan for households on SNAP, Medicaid and other aid.

New York · 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 · 2d

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Louisiana is mailing Medicaid renewal packets this month to January renewers with 45 days to answer new work questions, as South Dakota, New York and Illinois also start 80-hour rules Jan. 1

Louisiana Medicaid is mailing renewal packets this month to members whose coverage comes up for renewal in January, and those members have 45 days to answer new questions about work. The Louisiana Department of Health says the packets go out 60 days before the renewal date. South Dakota, New York and Illinois also begin 80-hour... The post Louisiana is mailing Medicaid renewal packets this month to January renewers with 45 days to answer new work questions, as South Dakota, New York and Illinois also start 80-hour rules Jan. 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

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Advocates urge Hochul to sign bill shielding health care data

(The Center Square) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is being pressured to drop her opposition to a bill that would set limits on personal health care information that big tech companies can collect and sell to third parties. In a letter to Hochul, more than 150 civil rights and advocacy groups called on the Democratic governor to take steps to improve cyberspace privacy by signing the New York Health Information Privacy Act into law. It's one of several major bills from the previous legislative session still pending action by the governor. Hochul vetoed a similar proposal last year. The advocacy groups, led by the New York chapter of the American Civil Liberties, said the legislation "will give New Yorkers the power to use technology that tracks and maintains their health and to search for and access health care without any outside entities tracking, sharing, or profiting off the information without their consent." "While today’s technology offers many opportunities, too frequently, the companies that make these products harm communities by wantonly sharing and monetizing our information with only their bottom line in mind and without any limiting force – this has serious real-world consequences for your constituents," they wrote. The

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Insurer MVP Health Care Fine-Tunes Provider-Centric Dashboards

MVP Health Care, a nonprofit regional health insurer in New York and Vermont, has been working the past few years to make its data more useful and actionable for the clinicians it works with. Healthcare Innovation recently spoke with Susan Kopp, MVP’s director of provider analytics, innovation and delivery, and Collete Yao, vice president of enterprise AI & clinical data strategy, about building closer data-sharing relationships with provider organizations.

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Cortland County outlines changes coming to Medicaid eligibility and requirements as a result of ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’

CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) — Residents of Cortland County on Medicaid are being made aware of what will change in the new year as H.R. 1, commonly known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” puts Medicaid requirement and eligibility changes into effect. The Cortland County Department of...

Cortland County, NY · 3d

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Tompkins County health officials urge early vaccination amid rise of measles

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – Amid growing concerns about measles, the Tompkins County Whole Health Department (TCWH) is recommending early vaccination. TCWH Medical Director Dr. William Klepack urges families to begin their infants’ vaccination series between 6 and 11 months. This is in on top of the regular two-dose series at 12 months and 4 years.

Tompkins County, NY · 3d

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Cayuga Medical Center Earns Full Transparency Badge From Leapfrog Group

Cayuga Medical Center has earned national recognition for its commitment to transparency in patient care, receiving The Leapfrog Group’s newly introduced Full Transparency badge. The recognition highlights the hospital’s efforts to provide patients and families with access to information about the quality and safety of the care it delivers....

Cayuga, NY · 3d

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Cortland County Coalition Works to Prepare Residents for Upcoming Medicaid Changes

A coalition of Cortland County agencies and organizations is working to inform residents about upcoming changes to Medicaid that are scheduled to take effect January 1, 2027, including new work requirements and more frequent coverage renewals. The changes stem from federal legislation known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,...

Cortland County, NY · 6d

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Broome County faces higher risk of mental health disorders compared to the rest of New York state

Broome County has been found to have disproportionately high numbers of mental health risk factors when compared to New York state averages. According to Mental Health America, New York state was found to have an average score of 30.2 individuals at risk for severe depression per 100,000 people in the state population. Broome County exceeds New York state’s average, with a scoring of 34.03 individuals at risk of severe depression per 100,000 people. Broome County also has higher averages than New York state for other mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder and suicidal ideation.

Broome County, NY · 7d

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Hochul extends measles emergency via executive order

Governor Kathy Hochul extended New York's statewide measles disaster emergency declaration through December 4 following the first measles-related death in over 30 years.

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Cornell students create first in-depth map of ‘forever chemicals’ in the Finger Lakes

In 2023, Professor Damian Helbling was getting a lot of calls and emails from local residents. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had just announced regulations to limit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – some of which have been linked to cancers and other negative health effects – in drinking water, and Ithacans and others in the region wanted to know about levels in the ponds, lakes, streams and creeks in their proverbial backyards.

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Guthrie Cortland Medical Center Receives National Recognition

Guthrie Cortland Medical Center was one of four hospitals in the Guthrie Clinic to earn national recognition from Healthgrades. Healthgrades is considered a leading resource consumers use to evaluate hospital performance, clinical quality, and patient outcomes in their 2027 specialty care rankings and awards. Guthrie Cortland was recognized as a...

Cortland, NY · 14d

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Horizon Infusions opens on Vestal Parkway

VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) -A ribbon cutting was held to welcome a new infusion center to Greater Binghamton. Horizon Infusions held an open house to celebrate the opening of its location on the Vestal Parkway. The ambulatory infusion center has locations all over Ohio, one in Pennsylvania, and this is its seventh in upstate New York. […]

Vestal, NY · 15d

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Comfort Keepers offers personalized care for older adults

Comfort Keepers, a home care franchise based in Cortland, is expanding its focus on individualized support for older adults and families across Tompkins, Cortland, Broome, Tioga and Schuyler counties. The agency provides nonmedical in-home support ranging from two-hour visits to around-the-clock care. Its services include dementia care, companionship, transportation, meal...

Tioga County, NY · 16d

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St James Is Recognized For Having An Excellent MRI Center

St. James Hospital is proud to announce that it has received recognition from the American College of Radiology (ACR) as a Designated Prostate Cancer MRI Center, demonstrating the hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality diagnostic imaging services and advancing patient care close to home. This designation recognizes St. James Hospital’s commitment to meeting established standards for prostate MRI imaging, including image quality, patient safety, and clinical expertise. Prostate MRI is an important diagnostic tool that provides detailed images of the prostate gland, helping physicians identify suspicious areas, evaluate potential abnormalities, and make informed decisions regarding further testing and treatment. Achieving this designation reflects the dedication and expertise of the St. James Hospital Imaging team and their ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Hornell, NY · 15d