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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

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
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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 · 3h

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 · 3d

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

WXXI News

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Inside MCH’s Friendship Place, rethinking dementia care

Plans to redesign Friendship Place, a 25-bed secure unit, began in 2019 with the help of dementia-care expert consultants from around the world.

Monroe County, NY · 3d

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 · 8h

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

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 · 10h

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 · 7h

The Batavian

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Alexander streambank project gets $150,000 to protect sewer line and Tonawanda Creek

An eroding bank along Tonawanda Creek is close to exposing the main sewer line for the Village of Alexander’s municipal wastewater system. The Genesee County Soil and Water Conservation District has received $150,000 in state funding to fix it. The Tonawanda Creek Streambank Stabilization project will shore up the bank

Alexander, NY · 2d

WWLP

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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 · 3d

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Highland opens short-stay post-operative unit

Highland Hospital has opened a new 26-bed Short-Stay Post-Operative Unit on the fourth floor of its Southeast Tower, providing a dedicated space for patients recovering from surgery who are expected to return home within 24 hours. The unit features state-of-the-art technology, modern patient care spaces, and a flexible gym space...

Rochester, NY · 6d

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 · 6d

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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 · 9d

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After troubled Rochester nursing home shuts doors, warnings of larger crisis looms

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — The closure of Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Charlotte is raising concerns about the quality of long-term care in the Rochester area. All 168 residents have been transferred out of Waterview Heights, according to Lifespan President and CEO Ann Marie Cook, and the...

Rochester, NY · 21d

The Money Overview

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Humana is pulling out of Monroe County, New York, for 2027, so its Medicare Advantage members around Rochester must pick a new plan by December 7

Humana is leaving Monroe County, New York, for 2027, and its Medicare Advantage members around Rochester have until December 7 to pick a new plan that starts January 1. The Kaiser Family Foundation named the county in its 2027 plan-availability analysis as an example of an insurer walking away from a more urban market with […] The post Humana is pulling out of Monroe County, New York, for 2027, so its Medicare Advantage members around Rochester must pick a new plan by December 7 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Monroe County, NY · 17d

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Thompson To Host Nov. 2 Vaccine Clinic In Honeoye Falls

The F.F. Thompson Hospital Pharmacy Services Department will host a vaccine clinic for the community from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, at the Honeoye Falls-Mendon Volunteer Ambulance base, 210 East St. in Honeoye Falls. Flu vaccines will be available for ages 3 and up. A high-dose option,...

Honeoye Falls, NY · 12d

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Waterview Heights closure adds pressure to Rochester hospitals already short on beds

How many patients were added to hospital waiting lists after Waterview Heights closure?. When is the first phase of Strong Memorial's expansion expected to open?. Why do hospitals face challenges with nursing home bed availability?. Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — The closure of Waterview Heights nursing home in Charlotte has added...

Rochester, NY · 13d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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UR School of Medicine hosts symposium on caring for patients with opioid addiction

Medical providers and care advocates met at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry on Tuesday to talk about how to better care for patients addicted to opioids.

Rochester, NY · 13d