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WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany, NY

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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 · 7d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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News10NBC Investigates: 115 Strong patients, 48 Highland patients wait for beds after Waterview Heights closure

The closure of Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Rochester forced more than 160 residents to find new homes, making the local nursing home shortage even worse.

Rochester, NY · 4d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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Geneva General Hospital gets $3.5M for energy upgrades

Geneva General Hospital is among the eight hospitals across New York to get state funding for energy efficiency and electrification upgrades.

Geneva, NY · 18h

cnycentral.com

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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.

New York · 3d
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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 · 4d

rewind1077.com

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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 · 22h

wxhc.com

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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 · 23h

wrvo.org

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Central NY paramedic works to get EMS reform bill passed

A local paramedic is reaching out to lawmakers across the country to try to get a bill passed he hopes will save lives. Nicholas J. Orcutt has worked as paramedic in central New York since 2017 and in emergency medical services in other locations, as well, for more than 15 years.

New York · 3h

uticaphoenix.net

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Hospital Energy Upgrades: New York Awards Nearly $28 Million

Eight hospitals will share nearly $28 million for six projects designed to cut energy use, lower operating costs and test cleaner heating and cooling systems that other New York medical facilities may be able to copy. New York awarded the money through the Empire Building Challenge: Hospitals Program, administered by...

New York · 17h

News 8 WROC

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Lima Volunteer Ambulance relies on paid crews to maintain daytime coverage

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Like many volunteer emergency medical services agencies, Lima Volunteer Ambulance is facing challenges finding enough members to staff its ambulances during the day. Chief Meg Rose says the agency has only about a dozen members who are regularly active, making weekday coverage a constant challenge. To help address the shortage, the […]

Lima, NY · 14h

Times Union

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Premiums climb, options dwindle in Adirondacks as NY rolls back health plan

Changes to the Essential Plan leave 16,000 residents in the North Country without coverage, raising alarms among rural healthcare providers.

New York · 1d

The Financial Wire

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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 .

Louisiana · 23h

rewind1077.com

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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 · 1d

News 8 WROC

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Medicare beneficiaries face rising costs and plan changes ahead of open enrollment

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Open enrollment for Medicare is expected to bring more challenges for millions of beneficiaries as they face rising premiums and discontinued plans this year. This year, four plans were terminated in Monroe County. That is less than the 11 plans canceled countywide going into 2026. “It’s not as bad as last […]

Monroe County, NY · 13h

wxhc.com

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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 · 3d

WSYR NewsChannel 9

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Legionella bacteria found in CNY senior living community’s water system

Water restrictions at Menorah Park's assisted living and skilled nursing facilities could last up to three months after routine testing detected Legionella bacteria in the water system.

Dewitt, NY · 4d

CBS News

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LGBTQ Network holds free community health fair on Long Island

New York · 2d

midmichigannow.com

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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.

New York · 3d

Binghamton University Pipe Dream

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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 · 4d