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Schenectady medical transport owners charged in $4.7M fraud

Three owners of Medicaid transportation companies are charged with stealing more than $4.7 million from New York’s Medicaid program through alleged phony billing. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrests of Ismat Farhan of Slingerlands and Effat Rizwan and Fouzia Rizwan, of Schenectady.

Schenectady, NY · 3d

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What's Going Around: Local Illness Update

Carrie Lazarus reports on the common illnesses circulating in Central New York communities like Camillus, Syracuse, Liverpool, and Pulaski. Learn about prevalent conditions such as croup, flu, COVID, strep throat, and colds affecting residents.

Syracuse, NY · 3d
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dredgewire.com

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Cayuga Lake dredging and shoreline protection proposed at Ledyard property

A Cayuga Lake property owner is seeking state permission to dredge 5,760 square feet of lakebed and add stone protection along an existing bulkhead in Ledyard. Bernard J. Riester Jr.’s proposal at 441 Dills Beach Road would restore areas used for navigation and protect the bulkhead from erosion, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation. Written public comments are due Nov. 12.

Cayuga Lake, NY · 2d
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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 · 1d
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This hospital is tailoring diabetes care to help Hispanic community

New York · 1d

WETM 18 News

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Chemung County Health Department to offer free vaccinations

CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) – The Chemung County Health Department will offer free flu and measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccinations at the Southern Tier Healthcare Expo in mid-November. The Southern Tier Healthcare Expo will take place on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the LECOM Event Center, located at 155 […]

Chemung County, NY · 22h

The Money Overview

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EmblemHealth has asked to raise New York Medigap Plan F premiums 30.72% on Jan. 1, 2027 or at renewal, and policyholders can compare plans and switch before the increase lands

EmblemHealth has asked New York regulators to raise Medicare Supplement (Medigap) premiums by 30.72% for Plan F and 40% for Plans F+ and H, starting Jan. 1, 2027 or on a policyholder’s renewal date, whichever comes later. The insurer’s rate sheet also lists 24.39% for Plan C, 11.11% for Plan B and 6.22% for Plans […] The post EmblemHealth has asked to raise New York Medigap Plan F premiums 30.72% on Jan. 1, 2027 or at renewal, and policyholders can compare plans and switch before the increase lands appeared first on The Money Overview .

New York · 3h

The Financial Wire

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NewYork-Presbyterian leaves UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage network for most members Dec. 1 without a deal, with mid-treatment patients generally covered to Feb. 28

NewYork-Presbyterian hospitals and NYP Medical Group practices will be out of network for most UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members starting Dec. 1 unless the hospital system and the insurer sign a new agreement first, according to NYP’s own update dated Oct. 29. The two sides have agreed to keep current in-network coverage in place through Nov.... The post NewYork-Presbyterian leaves UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage network for most members Dec. 1 without a deal, with mid-treatment patients generally covered to Feb. 28 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

New York · 18h

PIX11

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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.

Lewis County, NY · 17h

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DEC Region 9 highlights more than $34 million in grants awarded to local water quality protection projects

Funding to update aging water infrastructure, protect drinking water, reduce contributors to harmful algal blooms, and improve habitat; local grant awards part of $249 million in grants awarded to 181 water quality protection projects across state   . New York State Department of Environmental Conservation press release. New York State...

New York · 14h

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First New York measles death in decades triggers concerns about lower vaccination rates

Amid the spread of a disease once considered eradicated, New York reported its first death from measles in over 30 years earlier this week. An unvaccinated child in Lewis County, which is in upstate New York, died from an infectious disease that has been making a comeback amid vaccine skepticism fueled by the current federal administration and social media.

Lewis County, NY · 22h

tompkinsweekly.com

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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.

New York · 3d

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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 · 8d

WIVT News 34

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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 · 8d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 9d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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Three hospitals in the Finger Lakes to get grant to expand healthcare workforce training

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Three hospitals in the Finger Lakes are getting part of a million-dollar grant to expand healthcare workforce training programs. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Office announced Wednesday that 34 not-for-profit healthcare facilities will get part of a $32.5 million competitive grant under the Increasing Training Capacity in Statewide Health Care Facilities program. In the […]

Rochester, NY · 15d

WETM 18 News

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Alert bracelets to be provided to new mothers by Guthrie

SAYRE, Pa. (WETM) – Guthrie Clinic is partnering with the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) to give new mothers post-birth alert bracelets. According to AWHONN, new mothers with medical complications are more likely to go to the emergency department, and most of those visits occur within the first 30 days after giving birth. […]

Sayre, PA · 14d

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Medicare open enrollment helps residents prepare for 2027

Chemung County hosted a Medicare open enrollment event in Elmira to help residents review their health insurance for 2027. With some plans being dropped, officials urge recipients to check their coverage, prescriptions and providers before the December 7 deadline.

Elmira, NY · 16d