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CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List

Thousands of nursing homes across the Northeast have been evaluated in new national ratings highlighting the best facilities for rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes ratings on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The annual list evaluated more than …

Connecticut · 6h

The Financial Wire

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Medicare Advantage plans are pulling out of Maryland, Connecticut, North Dakota and New Mexico for 2027, and members there have until Dec. 7 to choose new coverage

Medicare Advantage members in Maryland, Connecticut, North Dakota and New Mexico are watching insurers leave for 2027, and Dec. 7 is the last day of the annual window to pick a replacement. The departures differ sharply by state: Aetna is leaving Maryland altogether, and ConnectiCare is ending every Medicare plan in Connecticut. In North Dakota... The post Medicare Advantage plans are pulling out of Maryland, Connecticut, North Dakota and New Mexico for 2027, and members there have until Dec. 7 to choose new coverage appeared first on The Financial Wire .

New Mexico · 2d

thenorthshoreleader.com

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Op-Ed: Sewers Can Deplete Ground Water, Lower the Fresh Water Table - And Destroy Long Island's "Sole Source Aquifer"

Long Island does not have to choose between clean drinking water and healthy bays. It needs the infrastructure that will protect both. Excessive sewering - that does not recharge fresh water into the aquifer - can destroy Long Island's fresh water aquifer. The answer is to balance sewering, cesspools, waste...

Long Island, NY · 1d
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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 · 4d

newcanaansentinel.com

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New Canaan Wants Another Ten Minutes.

Here’s What Happened Last Time. The last time New Canaan asked for 10 minutes for a mental health survey the answers determined grants to six local organizations. Residents have until Sunday, Nov. 8, to influence what comes next this time. New Canaan residents who spent a few minutes answering...

New Canaan, CT · 3d

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 · 1d

CT Post

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Tapestry Health, founded by Stratford mayor, files for bankruptcy amid fraud probe

Stratford Mayor Chess said that Tapestry Health, a company he founded, had to seek bankruptcy after Medicare payments were cut off during an investigation.

Stratford, CT · 20h

NBC Connecticut

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Safety changes underway at only secure psychiatric facility for teens in Connecticut

The state says safety improvements are underway at its only secure psychiatric facility for teens. Chronic understaffing and worker injuries have been the focus of previous NBC Connecticut investigations. Things at the Solnit South campus in Middletown hit a breaking point this summer when employees made a public plea for...

Middletown, CT · 23h

CT Insider

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Connecticut seniors struggle to afford pricey dental care. Free care offers relief

Adults, especially seniors, face barriers to dental care, so this nonprofit has stepped up to fill the gap.

Waterbury, CT · 2d

The Financial Wire

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, ConnectiCare, Sharp Health Plan and Saint Alphonsus are ending Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 in Texas, Connecticut, California and Idaho

Four health plans have told Medicare members they will stop offering Medicare Advantage plans for 2027, and the people affected are scattered across Texas, Connecticut, California and Idaho. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, ConnectiCare, Sharp Health Plan and Saint Alphonsus each say their plans end or are not offered after Dec. 31, 2026. The... The post Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, ConnectiCare, Sharp Health Plan and Saint Alphonsus are ending Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 in Texas, Connecticut, California and Idaho appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Connecticut · 9h

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 · 11d

CBS News

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

New York · 11d

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 · 12d

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 · 14d

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 · 17d

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 · 19d

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 · 18d

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 · 20d

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 · 21d

fox5ny.com

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Hochul speaks about suspected Medicaid fraud: Oct. 20 election update

NEW YORK - Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke about state and federal law enforcement agencies participating in a "coordinated crackdown" on suspected fraud in the Medicaid system. Election Day in New York City is only two weeks away – here's the latest news on the upcoming midterms. FOX 5 NY...

New York · 21d