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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 · 7d

The Bergen Record

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Nellie Pou declares victory over Rosie Pino in NJ’s 9th District

Rep. Nellie Pou declared victory on Nov. 3 in her bid for a second term representing New Jersey’s 9th Congressional District, where Republicans had hoped to build on President Donald Trump’s narrow win two years earlier. The Democratic incumbent issued a statement at about 10 p.m. thanking voters after opening a large lead over Republican Rosie Pino, a Clifton councilwoman, in initial returns that included early voting and some mail-in ballots. Independent Terrisa Bukovinac also ran for the seat. “From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank the people of New Jersey’s Ninth District for the trust they have placed in me,” Pou said. Speaking by phone just a few minutes earlier as she traveled between campaign gatherings, Pou said she was optimistic about the returns but stopped short of declaring a win. “I do believe that we will be victorious, and the numbers are looking exceptionally good,” she told NorthJersey.com. Pou first won the seat in 2024 after the death of longtime Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., defeating Republican Billy Prempeh by about 5 percentage points even as Trump narrowly carried the district. Democrats regained ground in the 2025 governor’s race in the district, which includes Paterson, Passaic

New Jersey · 2d

WFMZ-TV Online

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State downgrades license of Gracedale nursing home again

EASTON, Pa.- Gracedale Nursing Home's license is being downgraded again, this time to Provisional III status. Northampton County Executive Tara Zrinski delivered the news to the county council during its regular meeting Thursday night. Gracedale, which is owned and operated by the county, has been operating under a provisional license...

Northampton County, PA · 17h
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City Limits

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Opinion: Washington is Making It Harder for People Like My Grandparents to Keep Their Health Insurance. I Won’t Let That Happen.

“As the federal government abandons the people it is meant to serve, New York City is leaning in to protect public goods like health coverage.”. A few years ago, I was working in a doctor’s office scheduling colonoscopies and endoscopies—screenings that can detect cancer early, when it is most treatable. Each appointment I booked felt like a small act of prevention against a disease that has claimed the lives of so many.

New York, NY · 2d
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NJ.com

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ER waits top 3 hours on average in N.J. See how your hospital stacks up.

When you race to the local emergency room, the last thing you want is to have to wait. However, federal data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services show New Jersey has the ninth-longest ER wait time in the nation, tied with Pennsylvania. (Use the chart below to look up hospital wait times.)

New Jersey · 8h

New York Post

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$950M in shady Medicaid billing, aides ‘like homeless people’ tied to NJ senior care company: sources

A New Jersey-based medical group has presided over $950 million in shady Medicaid billing for home health care and adult day care services, an investigation by The Post reveals. One operation owned by Honor Health Network, the Broadway Respite and Home Care in Fair Lawn, has billed a staggering $157 million from Medicaid from 89,000 unique patients across a six-year period, according to federal spending data. This despite the entire county only having roughly 20,000 elderly Medicaid recipients, according to data from Georgetown University. Broadway Adult Day Care, at 24-20 Broadway in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, on Oct. 28, 2026. Stefano Giovannini for NY Post Broadway Adult Day Care billed Medicaid $40 million between 2018 and 2024 for 28,000 unique patients, according to data. Stefano Giovannini for NY Post “It doesn’t look right. It’s very weird,” a former Medicaid fraud investigator, who requested anonymity, told The Post after reviewing the numbers. The home care industry gobbles up hundreds of billions of dollars a year in Medicaid funding, paying individuals to look after homebound, chronically -ill seniors. However, it is routinely scammed, according to federal authorities and previous Post investigations . Two home care entities operated by Honor Health Network —

Fair Lawn, NJ · 1d

roi-nj.com

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Two home health agencies in N.J. gain recognition from Newsweek

Valley Home Care, part of Valley Health System in Paramus, and Atlantic Visiting Nurse in Morristown, have been ranked as the top home care agencies in New Jersey on Newsweek’s list of “America’s Best Home Health Agencies 2027.”. This distinction, presented in collaboration with research firm Statista...

New Jersey · 2d

hoodline.com

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South Jersey's Jefferson Hospitals Set to Exit Horizon Network Over $185M Rate Fight

Three South Jersey hospitals run by Jefferson Health are on track to leave Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey's network on March 1, 2027, unless the two sides strike a new deal before then. Jefferson's Cherry Hill, Stratford, and Washington Township hospitals are at the center of the standoff, which has already triggered contract termination notices and a public war of words over who is shortchanging whom.

New Jersey · 3d

App.com | Asbury Park Press

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Billionaire Mark Cuban says he can save NJ money on drug costs | Exclusive

When New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced last month that she was putting together a working group to reform the health insurance plan for public employees once and for all, Texas billionaire Mark Cuban eagerly raised his hand, offering to help . The two exchanged messages on the social media site, X. Cuban, with 8.5 million followers, told her he was ready to tick people off. Sherrill, with 112,000 followers, told him she was done kicking the can down the road and wanted him on Team Jersey. Weeks later, their motivation is coming into focus. Both Sherrill and Cuban have railed against pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), a segment of the health care industry that is under scrutiny for its role in rising drug prices. Sherrill has promised reform. Cuban is waiting in the wings with what he says is a less expensive model. Their potentially powerful alliance could disrupt PBMs, which manage employers' prescription drug plans. One study found New Jersey public employees — and taxpayers — could have saved hundreds of millions of dollars if the workers had bought their generic drugs from Cuban's CostPlusDrugs site instead of using their insurance through the state's PBM, Optum Rx . Health

New Jersey · 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 · 2d

advertisernewssouth.com

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Green Vision opens Lafayette campus for adults with developmental disabilities

Green Vision Inc., a New Jersey-approved provider of services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is enrolling participants ages 21 and older at its new campus at 197 Route 94 in Lafayette, the former CenturyLink building. The 23,000-square-foot facility on 15 acres expands access to community-based day services in...

Sussex County, NJ · 1d

bondoro.com

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Case Summary: Redeemer Health Chapter 11

A deck version of this summary is also available HERE. Headquartered in Meadowbrook, PA, Redeemer Health ("RH"), together with its Debtor and non-Debtor affiliates (collectively, the "Company"), is a nonprofit Catholic health and social services system serving southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. RH, the parent of eleven Debtor affiliates (together with RH, the "Debtors"), is a holding company with no employees or direct operations. Its wholly owned subsidiary, Holy Redeemer Health System (“HRHS”), operates Holy Redeemer Hospital, a licensed 239-bed acute care facility in Abington Township, PA. The hospital provides emergency, inpatient and outpatient care and ancillary services, including rehabilitation and respiratory therapy, with a focus on cancer care, women’s health, cardiovascular health and orthopedics.

Pennsylvania · 1d

wrnjradio.com

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Rutgers Health expert raises awareness of often-misdiagnosed tailbone pain ahead of Nov. 15 event

NEW JERSEY — Thousands of people suffering from chronic tailbone pain may struggle for months or even years to receive an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment, according to a Rutgers Health specialist who is working to raise awareness of the often-overlooked condition. Dr. Patrick Foye, director of the Coccyx...

Newark, NJ · 1d

News 12

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Crystal Run patients raise concerns over doctor departures and possible cuts to specialty services

Patients say they’re hearing about changes to psychiatry and orthopedic care at the Optum-owned practice. The company has not answered specific questions about the reported changes.

Orange County, NY · 1d

paramuspost.com

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Valley Physicians Recognized on (201) Magazine’s Top Family Doctors 2026 List

PARAMUS, NJ, November 5, 2026 – Valley Health System is proud to have 65 physicians from the medical staff and affiliated medical staff recognized on (201) Magazine’s Top Family Doctors 2026 list. In partnership with MSP Communications, a marketing solutions organization, (201) Magazine asked physicians throughout New Jersey...

New Jersey · 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 · 7d

CBS News

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

New York · 7d

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 · 10d

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 · 13d