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$14.5B in questionable Medicaid payments out of New York: Report

WASHINGTON (TNN) — New York paid $14.5 billion in Medicaid claims without proper verification that patients received the care billed, according to a report discussed by Rachel O’Brien, deputy public policy editor for OpenTheBooks. The findings raise questions about the state’s safeguards against improper payments, waste and fraud.

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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 · 5d
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Medical services company settles with 4 states over 2023 hack of sensitive patient records

State attorneys general on Friday announced a health care services company has agreed to pay $300,000 and make sweeping changes to its security practices following a March 2023 breach exposing the data of more than 13 million people nationwide. The case, brought by AGs in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York...

New York · 4d
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New York Health Officials Say Flu Season Arrived Early

New York’s health commissioner says flu season arrived early this year and is urging residents to take precautions before holiday gatherings and travel. Commissioner James McDonald said New Yorkers should stay current on recommended vaccinations, including seasonal flu, COVID and RSV vaccines. He described the flu vaccine and good hand hygiene as important protection against serious illness and complications from flu.

New York · 4d

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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.

New York · 4d

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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 · 7d

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Modern Estate Planning: Protect What Matters Most

Elder law attorney Lawrence Eric Davidow explains how families can protect assets, preserve inheritances and prepare for long-term care.

New York · 4d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 5d

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6 candidates compete in 3 contested North Country state races

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - There are three contested state races in the North Country in Tuesday’s election, with six candidates on the ballot. A new member of the Assembly is coming to New York’s 117th Assembly District, which represents parts of Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties.

New York · 8d

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This hospital is tailoring diabetes care to help Hispanic community

New York · 6d

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Mannion cites living costs, health care and corruption as key issues after NY-22 win

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — For the first time in nearly 50 years, a Democrat representing Syracuse has won reelection to Congress. Rep. John Mannion secured a second term representing New York’s 22nd Congressional District, a historically Republican-leaning district where voters have backed both parties. His reelection marks a milestone for Democrats in Central New York, but Mannion now faces the challenge of holding and expanding support in a politically divided district.

Syracuse, NY · 6d

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WMCHealth Receives $5M To Expand Healthcare Training For 400 Students

WMCHealth has received a five-year, $5 million state grant to expand its healthcare workforce training program, with plans to support 400 students preparing to enter the field. The funding from the New York State Department of Health will transform the existing Rising Senior Program into the Targete…

New York · 6d

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Rising premiums, fewer options: The fallout of NY’s health plan rollbacks

The New York Essential Plan was a game changer for Talia Holzman. She and her husband have lived in the Tri-Lakes area for two years. He had a job at a restaurant and she worked remotely for a nonprofit. Last fall, when she and her husband each lost their jobs in rapid succession, they also lost their health insurance. In the midst of upheaval, she found they qualified for the Essential Plan.

New York · 7d

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Medicaid is changing. We want to hear from NYers about what's ahead.

Activists protest cuts to SNAP and Medicaid on Nov. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Upcoming changes could push hundreds of thousands onto the rolls of the uninsured. [ more › ]

New York · 7d

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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 · 7d

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New York Reports First Child Measles Death in 30 Years as Governor Blames Eroded Vaccine Protections: Report

Governor Kathy Hochul aimed at the federal government's handling of vaccine protections after a young New Yorker died of measles. A child in Lewis County has died after contracting measles. State and county health officials announced the death on Monday, as The Guardian reported. It has been 30 years since measles took a life in New York. “I am heartbroken to learn that a child in Lewis County has died after contracting measles,” Officials have not named the child or released their age or sex. Lewis County is rural, about 93 miles north of Syracuse, in the state’s North Country region. All 15 ...

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