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The Financial Wire

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Yale New Haven Health could leave every UnitedHealthcare plan, including Medicare Advantage, on Jan. 4, 2027 without a deal, as Connecticut members weigh switching by Dec. 7

Yale New Haven Health could leave every UnitedHealthcare plan, Medicare Advantage included, on Jan. 4, 2027 if the two sides do not reach a new contract, UnitedHealthcare says on its Yale network page. Until then, the insurer says, Yale New Haven hospitals, facilities and physicians, including Yale Medicine and Northeast Medical Group, stay in network... The post Yale New Haven Health could leave every UnitedHealthcare plan, including Medicare Advantage, on Jan. 4, 2027 without a deal, as Connecticut members weigh switching by Dec. 7 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

New Haven, CT · 3d

The Associated Press

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Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy is discharged from hospital after a stroke and goes to rehab facility

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut said on Friday that he has been discharged from the hospital after suffering a stroke last weekend and will miss “several weeks” of votes in the Senate as he recovers in a rehabilitation facility. Murphy, 53, said in a statement that doctors are “very encouraged by the progress I've made so far" and that the stay at the rehabilitation center will get him back to work on the quickest timeline possible. Murphy said doctors diagnosed him with a small hemorrhagic stroke, which is a bleed in the brain. He said he called 911 on Oct. 31 out of an abundance of caution after feeling that “something was not right” with his body. “This has been a scary experience for me and my family, and I appreciate the continued respect for our privacy,” he said. The press release updating Murphy's condition included a statement from Dr. Jose Suarez, chief of neurosciences critical care at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Suarez said the senator has shown tremendous progress and “we expect that he will make a full recovery following rehabilitation.” In the Senate, Murphy serves on the Appropriations Committee and is a leading voice

Connecticut · 22h

Democrat and Chronicle

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3 New York nursing homes ranked among nation's best for 2027

Three New York nursing homes have ranked among the best in the nation, according to Newsweek's annual rankings. NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur Skilled Nursing Facility topped the list in the large-facility category, while two other New York facilities ranked first in their respective size categories in America's Best Nursing Homes 2027 . The list features 1,325 nursing homes nationwide and is intended to help older adults and their families evaluate long-term care options, according to Newsweek . The publication said it selected facilities based on performance data, recommendations from medical professionals, accreditations and resident satisfaction. Here are the New York facilities that ranked first in the large, mid-sized and small categories. NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur Skilled Nursing Facility NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur Skilled Nursing Facility , on Madison Street on Manhattan's Lower East Side, topped the large-facility category, which includes nursing homes with more than 150 beds, according to Newsweek. The facility offers long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, hospice care and palliative care, according to its website. It has 295 certified beds and accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is part of NYC Health + Hospitals, which describes itself as the nation's largest municipal health care system, according to its website

New York, NY · 1d

meadowlandsmedia.com

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Hackensack Meridian Health Becomes First Health Network in Northeast to Administer Only FDA-Approved PET Imaging Drug for Brain Cancer

Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health network recently announced that it is the first hospital network in the Northeast to administer Pixclara®, a groundbreaking FDA-approved PET imaging drug that is used with other diagnostic evaluations for brain cancer to give physicians valuable information. Pixclara...

Hackensack, NJ · 3d
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Wealth of Geeks

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They Billed Medicaid for Rides to Appointments That Never Happened. Husband Gets Up to 18 Years

Two New York medical transportation companies billed Medicaid for rides to appointments that never happened and claimed separate trips when multiple patients actually traveled together. ... Read More

New Windsor, NY · 8d

ctexaminer.com

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What Home Care Really Costs Connecticut Families

For eight years I worked as a nurse at one of the major hospitals in our area, on a med-surg floor and in ED observation. I saw the same moment again and again. An older patient was medically ready to go home. And the family was standing at the bedside asking, quietly, whether Mom would be safe, and whether she would fall again the minute she got back to her own kitchen.

Connecticut · 1d

CT Insider

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Connecticut reaches deal to connect incarcerated people with Medicare and Medicaid before release

Traditionally, people who are incarcerated were not allowed to sign up for the programs.

Connecticut · 1d

bondoro.com

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Filing Alert: TapestryHealth Chapter 11

Update (November 6, 2026): A comprehensive case summary is now available for the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of Tapestry Management Services, Inc. Tapestry Management Services, Inc. (dba TapestryHealth) and its debtor affiliates⁽¹⁾, a Stratford, CT-based provider of technology-driven medical care for post-acute and assisted living communities, filed for Chapter 11 protection on Nov. 6 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

Stratford, CT · 23h

tribunact.com

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Access Health CT Opens 2027 Enrollment as Families Face Higher Costs and Federal Changes

Connecticut residents can now review their health insurance options for 2027 through Access Health CT, the state’s official health insurance marketplace. Open enrollment began on Oct. 23 and continues through Jan. 15, 2027, according to the agency. Residents can apply for coverage, renew their insurance ,or choose a different plan.

Connecticut · 2d

thesouthernnews.org

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CVS brings vaccines to Owls

With flu season approaching, it is important for the campus community to protect themselves against viruses. This includes getting vaccinated. The Morrill Hall Breezeway was transformed into a vaccine clinic on Oct. 28, as students and staff waited in line to get vaccinated for flu, meningitis ACYW-135, Hepatitis A, B, or AB, COVID-19, Human Papillomavirus, measles and other vaccines.

Connecticut · 1d

nysna.org

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NYSNA Nurses Hold Virtual Town Hall to Spotlight Staffing Issues at Northwell/Putnam Hospital

For over a year, NYSNA nurses at Northwell Health/Putnam Hospital have been bargaining for a fair union contract that includes safe staffing standards to ensure they can deliver quality patient care to Putnam County residents. But Northwell—who took over the hospital in 2025 after acquiring Nuvance Health—is pushing for nurse-to-patient ratios that would make it even harder for nurses to deliver the level of care their patients deserve. Nurses refuse to settle a contract that would jeopardize their patients, so this fall they are taking action to escalate their fight for a fair contract.

Putnam County, NY · 1d

Documented

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Medicaid is Changing: What You Need to Know Before 2027

As of Oct. 1, 2026, federally funded Medicaid has been limited to U.S. citizens, green card holders, and a few other groups. This excludes many lawfully present immigrants, including refugees and asylees without a green card. The change comes from the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” More changes are coming in 2027. In New York City […] The post Medicaid is Changing: What You Need to Know Before 2027 appeared first on Documented .

New York · 8d

CBS News

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Long Island family turns to CBS News New York Investigates for answers after mother's death

New York · 8d

nychealthandhospitals.org

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MetroPlusHealth Achieves Major Quality Milestones across Medicare, Medicaid, and Specialized Care Programs

From a 4-Star Medicare rating to New York State’s number one-ranked HIV Special Needs Plan, MetroPlusHealth continues to deliver outstanding outcomes for New Yorkers. MetroPlusHealth, New York City’s high-quality, affordable health plan, today announced a series of major quality achievements across its Medicare, Medicaid, HIV Special Needs Plan (HIV SNP), and Health and Recovery Plan (HARP) programs, underscoring its commitment to delivering high-quality, equitable care for New Yorkers. Together, these accomplishments highlight MetroPlusHealth’s continued success in improving member health outcomes, enhancing the member experience, and advancing health equity through its integrated partnership with NYC Health + Hospitals.

New York · 8d

Mid-Hudson News Network

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Healthcare workforce training programs receive state financial boost

ALBANY – Three Hudson Valley non-profit healthcare facilities have been selected to expand and enhance workforce training programs, each designed to address the unique healthcare workforce needs of their communities. Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, Sun River Health Inc., and White Plains Hospital Medical Center will receive grants from...

Suffern, NY · 11d

Mid-Hudson News Network

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Orange County Health Officials urge residents to get flu, COVID vaccines

ORANGE COUNTY- With respiratory illness season approaching, the Orange County Department of Health is encouraging residents to get their 2026-27 flu and COVID-19 vaccines before cases begin to rise. According to the New York State Department of Health, nearly 27,000 New Yorkers were hospitalized with the flu, and nearly 600...

Orange County, NY · 14d

newyorkvoicenews.com

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Federal Raids Target NYC Adult Daycare Centers in Medicaid Fraud Investigation

Federal agents raided adult daycare centers across New York City this week as part of a sweeping investigation into suspected Medicaid fraud involving services for older adults. The coordinated operation on Tuesday, October 20th, targeted locations in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan. Investigators from the FBI and other federal...

New York, NY · 15d

boropark24.com

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Seven Maimonides Trustees Ask AG to Block Their Ouster From New Hospital Board

Seven trustees of Maimonides Medical Center are asking the state attorney general to block a recent decision that will oust them from the board once Maimonides becomes a part of the city’s public hospital system — a change they allege was based on their ongoing lawsuit against the merger.

New York, NY · 15d

Gothamist

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NYC adult daycare operators charged with committing over $500K in Medicaid fraud

Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon. The companies allegedly billed for services they did not provide, including for people who were dead. [ more › ]

New York, NY · 16d

jems.com

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A Life-Threatening Emergency, an Ambulance Called…and, in NYC, then a Wait

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Ambulance response times are up nearly four minutes from 2015, a new report from Comptroller Mark Levine found. The report released Friday found that average response times have increased three minutes and 50 seconds for life-threatening medical emergencies and 14:49 for non-life-threatening emergencies since 2015.

New York, NY · 18d