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Person Dies After Medical Episode At Macy's Balloonfest In East Rutherford

A person died Saturday morning after a medical episode at Macy's Balloonfest, the annual test-flight event for Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons in East Rutherford. Authorities have not released the person's identity. According to NJ.com, police officers responded to reports of a medical incident in a parking lot at MetLife Stadium...

East Rutherford, NJ · 2d
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ImageCare health care workers in Sussex County go on strike over first union contract

SUSSEX COUNTY, N.J. — Health care workers represented by Teamsters Local 125 at ImageCare in Sussex County have gone on strike amid an ongoing dispute over their first union contract, according to the union. The strike involves 45 technologists and technologist aides who voted to join the Teamsters nearly...

Sussex County, NJ · 18h
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Hackensack hospital says it did first US commercial catheter repair of leaky heart valves

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Doctors at Hackensack University Medical Center performed the first commercial procedure in the United States using a newly approved catheter-delivered device to seal leaks around replacement heart valves, Hackensack Meridian Health said Monday. The hospital said Dr. Ryan Kaple, director of its Structural & Congenital Heart...

Hackensack, NJ · 1d
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At this Newark hospital, growing healthy communities begins with fresh food

Shelly Mitchell-Vaughan had greens and honey in her shopping bag after a recent visit to the farmers market at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. The greens would have to wait until the weekend. Mitchell-Vaughan, who works nights at the hospital as a recovery specialist helping people struggling with addiction, had another shift ahead of her.

Newark, NJ · 12h
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LSC’s MiniMed Extravaganza Offers New Medical Experiences all Related to “The Air We Share”

Celebrating National Healthy Lung Month, LSC’s MiniMed Extravaganza ushered in hundreds of guests on October 29th to explore and experiment with a slew of medical experts. Now in its seventh iteration, MiniMed has become a staple of opportunities and access to the medical field that most students would never acquire.

Jersey City, NJ · 1d

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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

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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

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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 · 18d

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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

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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

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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

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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

cityreviewnr.com

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Healthcare champions honored at WCA’s Toasting to a Healthy Westchester

The Westchester County Association (WCA) convened New York’s preeminent healthcare and business leaders, policymakers, and community partners at its annual Toasting to a Healthy Westchester: An Evening to Celebrate WCA’s Healthcare Advocacy & Initiatives and Honor Healthcare Excellence on Sept. 30. The annual celebration recognizes the people and...

Westchester County, NY · 21d

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City Council weighs changes to idling complaint program

The City Council held a hearing Tuesday on a bill that advocates say would weaken the city’s Citizens Air Reporting Program, which allows residents to submit vehicle idling complaints and receive a portion of the fine collected. The bill, known as Intro 561-A, is sponsored by Jim Gennaro. It...

New York, NY · 21d

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Federal Agents Raid NYC Adult Day Cares in Sweeping Medicaid Fraud Investigation

Federal authorities carried out raids at adult day care facilities across Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island on Tuesday as part of a major investigation into suspected Medicaid fraud involving more than 100 providers throughout New York. Agents with Homeland Security Investigations were seen removing boxes of evidence from facilities in...

New York, NY · 21d

eastchesterreview.com

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Healthcare champions honored at WCA’s Toasting to a Healthy Westchester

The Westchester County Association (WCA) convened New York’s preeminent healthcare and business leaders, policymakers, and community partners at its annual Toasting to a Healthy Westchester: An Evening to Celebrate WCA’s Healthcare Advocacy & Initiatives and Honor Healthcare Excellence on Sept. 30. The annual celebration recognizes the people and...

Westchester County, NY · 21d