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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 · 3d

Yahoo!

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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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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 · 3h
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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 · 20h

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 · 22h

wnypapers.com

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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 · 17h

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 · 6h

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 · 1d

TheStreet

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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 · 6h

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 · 20h

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 · 9h

TBR News Media

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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 · 1d

gvhealthnews.com

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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 · 2d

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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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 · 6d

cnycentral.com

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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 · 17d

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 · 14d

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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 · 9d

13 WHAM

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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 · 10d