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Flu cases surge earlier than usual across New York state and Monroe County

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Flu cases are rising sharply across New York state, including in Monroe County, as health experts warn that flu activity is starting earlier than usual this season. The state has declared the flu prevalent, with local data showing Monroe County’s case count is significantly higher...

Monroe County, NY · 14d
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The Center Square

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Report details billions of dollars affected by lack of fiscal oversight in New York

(The Center Square ) – The State Financial Officers Foundation and federal money accountability watchdog Open the Books details what it characterizes as the “abysmal” lack of fiscal oversight in New York that mostly took place under Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration and includes billions in unidentified Medicaid money and improper payments related to pandemic unemployment. CEO of the State Financial Officers Foundation OJ Oleka told The Center Square that “the hardworking taxpayers who fund New York's quarter-trillion-dollar annual budget simply deserve much better leadership and oversight from their state government.” Oleka said the new report “breaks down a pattern of abysmal fiscal oversight in New York State that has led to billions of tax dollars arriving at the wrong destination, whether because of blatant fraud or negligence. “That leaves taxpaying families spending more and the most vulnerable with a safety net filled with holes,” Oleka said. “A state already struggling with such sky-high costs can't continue in this direction without its residents feeling pain,” Oleka said. “We sincerely hope this information will lead to accountability gaps getting filled and enforcement errors being corrected.” According to the report entitled “New York's Honor System: How Gaps in Oversight Leave Taxpayer Dollars Vulnerable

New York · 16d

WIVT News 34

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JC Nursing Home hosts haunted house event

JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A local nursing home is once again providing thrills and chills to its residents and guests. United Methodist Homes Hilltop Campus held its 16th annual haunted house event today and yesterday. This year, the haunted attraction contained nine different scenes to walk through. Staff members and community volunteers hid throughout […]

Johnson City, NY · 14d

News 4 Buffalo

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Flu declared ‘prevalent’ in New York earlier than last year

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Erie County Health Department reports that flu cases are up 13% over the past week. According to officials, the flu has been declared “prevalent,” a level not reached last season until around the end of November. In order to help control the spread, the department is urging anyone age six […]

Erie County, NY · 14d

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As Medicaid cuts take effect, New York candidates offer a peek into its future

Agnes McCray — a Syracuse resident with pink glasses, chic style and kind brown eyes — hasn’t had to go to a hospital for 13 years. She attributes this to Medicaid, the public health insurance program that supports people with disabilities and covers long-term care for her cerebral palsy.

New York · 16d

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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

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

WKBW 7 News Buffalo

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Medicaid changes could threaten health care for thousands in WNY

Buffalo, NY · 16d

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New York Consolidated Its Home Care Program. Some Patients Are Paying The Price

In 2002, Cynthia Crandall went to the hospital for what was supposed to be routine surgery for diverticulitis, an inflammatory bowel disease. But the operation went awry, leaving her paralyzed and wheelchair-bound. For more than two decades, she found a way to navigate around her physical limitations. But last year, a change in New York state policy that is aimed at reducing fraud has complicated her life, as her aide deals with slow payments and a labyrinthine customer-service system.

New York · 18d

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UBMD Physicians' Group launches Epic, strengthening connections across WNY healthcare

Shared electronic health record initiative with Kaleida Health & ECMC aims to improve care coordination, patient safety, access to health information. UBMD Physicians’ Group went live with the Epic electronic health record platform this past week, marking a major milestone in a regional healthcare technology initiative to connect patient information across UBMD, Kaleida Health, and Erie County Medical Center (ECMC).

Buffalo, NY · 18d

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Broome-Tioga BOCES Opens $4 Million LPN Facility in Johnson City

Broome-Tioga BOCES has officially cut the ribbon on its brand-new, four-million-dollar Licensed Practical Nursing facility in Johnson City, marking a major expansion for regional healthcare training. Built inside the gymnasium of the former Johnson City High School, the 15,000-square-foot center triples the program's student capacity from 30 to 90 learners.

Johnson City, NY · 17d

WXXI News

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Cuts to rural healthcare become key issue for upstate votes in race for NY governor

The fight over a consolidation plan for a hospital in Hudson captures a trend throughout the state.

New York · 18d

Daily Voice

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South Shore University Hospital Surgeon First In Downstate NY With AUS Designation

South Shore University Hospital surgeon Roger Khouri, MD, has become the first physician in downstate New York to receive a Center of Excellence designation from Boston Scientific for artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) implantation. The recognition highlights his experience with a surgical treatment…

New York · 17d

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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

Fox Business

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New York audits reveal billions in unverified Medicaid payments, improper unemployment payments

A new report examining New York state audits details billions in unverified Medicaid payments, estimated unemployment fraud and failures in financial oversight.

New York · 17d

Mid-Hudson News Network

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Medical transportation company owner pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud

KINGSTON – The owner of a medical transportation company based in Ulster County pled guilty on Monday to grand larceny for stealing $227,000 by unlawfully billing Medicaid by inflating charges and billing for services that were never provided. Mohammad A. Khan, 69, the owner of Atlas Limo, pled guilty...

Ulster County, NY · 17d

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Governor Hochul Announces $10 Million To Expand Behavioral Health Services Into Primary Care Settings

Governor Hochul today announced that the State will receive $10 million in federal funding to ensure more primary care settings offer behavioral health services to support individuals with complex needs. Administered by the state Office of Mental Health, the Advancing Collaborative Care for Evidence-Based, Sustainable Systems or ‘ACCESS-NY’ initiative will expand the Collaborative Care model at eight new federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics statewide.

New York · 17d

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Capital Region Hospital Mergers: Charges Rose Faster Than Costs, Study Says

A 26% rise in hospital charges after mergers in the Capital Region is a warning about the region’s pricing trajectory—but it is not a finding that patients’ bills rose by 26%. The distinction matters as Albany Med Health System and Ellis Medicine consider a possible combination and New York weighs how to oversee health care transactions.

New York · 20d

FOX 40 News WICZ TV

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Horizon Infusions Opens New Treatment Center in Vestal

Horizon Infusions celebrated the opening of its new outpatient treatment center on the Vestal Parkway, bringing specialized medical care closer to Southern Tier residents. The facility offers more than 50 physician prescribed therapies for patients with chronic conditions, including autoimmune and neurological disorders. Judy Huss, the Vice President of Clinical...

Vestal, NY · 16d

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Senator Ryan Highlights Healthcare Investments in Central New York

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – State Senator Christopher J. Ryan (SD-50) today highlighted state funding awarded to two healthcare facilities in Senate District 50. Loretto and St. Joseph's Health Hospital were recently granted funding through the Increasing Training Capacity in Statewide Health Care Facilities program. "Investing in our healthcare workforce is...

New York · 17d