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

New York · 13d

WKBW 7 News Buffalo

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Medicaid changes could threaten health care for thousands in WNY

Buffalo, NY · 15d

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New York Consolidated Its Home Care Program. Some Patients Are Paying The Price

In 2002, Cynthia Crandall went to the hospital for what was supposed to be routine surgery for diverticulitis, an inflammatory bowel disease. But the operation went awry, leaving her paralyzed and wheelchair-bound. For more than two decades, she found a way to navigate around her physical limitations. But last year, a change in New York state policy that is aimed at reducing fraud has complicated her life, as her aide deals with slow payments and a labyrinthine customer-service system.

New York · 17d
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UBMD Physicians' Group launches Epic, strengthening connections across WNY healthcare

Shared electronic health record initiative with Kaleida Health & ECMC aims to improve care coordination, patient safety, access to health information. UBMD Physicians’ Group went live with the Epic electronic health record platform this past week, marking a major milestone in a regional healthcare technology initiative to connect patient information across UBMD, Kaleida Health, and Erie County Medical Center (ECMC).

Buffalo, NY · 17d
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Broome-Tioga BOCES Opens $4 Million LPN Facility in Johnson City

Broome-Tioga BOCES has officially cut the ribbon on its brand-new, four-million-dollar Licensed Practical Nursing facility in Johnson City, marking a major expansion for regional healthcare training. Built inside the gymnasium of the former Johnson City High School, the 15,000-square-foot center triples the program's student capacity from 30 to 90 learners.

Johnson City, NY · 16d

WXXI News

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Cuts to rural healthcare become key issue for upstate votes in race for NY governor

The fight over a consolidation plan for a hospital in Hudson captures a trend throughout the state.

New York · 17d

Daily Voice

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South Shore University Hospital Surgeon First In Downstate NY With AUS Designation

South Shore University Hospital surgeon Roger Khouri, MD, has become the first physician in downstate New York to receive a Center of Excellence designation from Boston Scientific for artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) implantation. The recognition highlights his experience with a surgical treatment…

New York · 16d

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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 · 16d

Fox Business

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New York audits reveal billions in unverified Medicaid payments, improper unemployment payments

A new report examining New York state audits details billions in unverified Medicaid payments, estimated unemployment fraud and failures in financial oversight.

New York · 16d

Mid-Hudson News Network

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Medical transportation company owner pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud

KINGSTON – The owner of a medical transportation company based in Ulster County pled guilty on Monday to grand larceny for stealing $227,000 by unlawfully billing Medicaid by inflating charges and billing for services that were never provided. Mohammad A. Khan, 69, the owner of Atlas Limo, pled guilty...

Ulster County, NY · 16d

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Governor Hochul Announces $10 Million To Expand Behavioral Health Services Into Primary Care Settings

Governor Hochul today announced that the State will receive $10 million in federal funding to ensure more primary care settings offer behavioral health services to support individuals with complex needs. Administered by the state Office of Mental Health, the Advancing Collaborative Care for Evidence-Based, Sustainable Systems or ‘ACCESS-NY’ initiative will expand the Collaborative Care model at eight new federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics statewide.

New York · 16d

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Capital Region Hospital Mergers: Charges Rose Faster Than Costs, Study Says

A 26% rise in hospital charges after mergers in the Capital Region is a warning about the region’s pricing trajectory—but it is not a finding that patients’ bills rose by 26%. The distinction matters as Albany Med Health System and Ellis Medicine consider a possible combination and New York weighs how to oversee health care transactions.

New York · 19d

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Horizon Infusions Opens New Treatment Center in Vestal

Horizon Infusions celebrated the opening of its new outpatient treatment center on the Vestal Parkway, bringing specialized medical care closer to Southern Tier residents. The facility offers more than 50 physician prescribed therapies for patients with chronic conditions, including autoimmune and neurological disorders. Judy Huss, the Vice President of Clinical...

Vestal, NY · 15d

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Senator Ryan Highlights Healthcare Investments in Central New York

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – State Senator Christopher J. Ryan (SD-50) today highlighted state funding awarded to two healthcare facilities in Senate District 50. Loretto and St. Joseph's Health Hospital were recently granted funding through the Increasing Training Capacity in Statewide Health Care Facilities program. "Investing in our healthcare workforce is...

New York · 16d

The Financial Wire

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New York Medicaid enrollees cut off at renewal, including under the work rules in Trump’s 2025 law, get at least 15 days’ warning and 90 days to submit information to regain coverage, the state says

A New York Medicaid enrollee whose coverage is about to close gets a warning at least 15 days ahead, the state says. If the coverage does end, there are 90 days to send information for review and possibly get it back. Those steps will matter more starting January 1, when the work rules in a... The post New York Medicaid enrollees cut off at renewal, including under the work rules in Trump’s 2025 law, get at least 15 days’ warning and 90 days to submit information to regain coverage, the state says appeared first on The Financial Wire .

New York · 18d

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ACCESS-NY Behavioral Health Grant Brings Care Into Clinics

ACCESS-NY Behavioral Health Grant Brings Care Into Clinics. A five-year federal grant will help eight rural and federally qualified health centers combine primary care with mental health and substance-use support. ACCESS-NY behavioral health funding will bring integrated mental health and substance-use care into eight New York primary care practices, with...

New York · 16d

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Guthrie Lourdes Receives Recognition from Healthgrades

Guthrie Lourdes has received several recognitions that highlight excellence across several different categories from Healthgrades. These categories include orthopedic surgery, joint replacement, stroke care, gastrointestinal surgery, surgical care, cardiovascular care and respiratory care services. Below is the list of recognitions for Guthrie Lourdes:. Named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals...

New York · 16d

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Cuts to rural healthcare become key issue for upstate votes in race for NY governor

New York’s smaller and rural hospitals are facing steep cuts as consolidations sweep through the healthcare industry — and the leading candidates for governor are trading blame for the trend. The latest flashpoint is in the Hudson Valley, where the Albany Med Health system has filed a plan...

New York · 17d

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Mammography Van to Visit Mohawk Valley Communities for Screenings

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- Women in the Mohawk Valley will have opportunities for breast cancer screenings as Upstate University Hospital’s Mammography Van travels to several communities. The Mammo Van will hold clinics throughout November at the following area locations:. Nov. 12, 13: Town of Webb office in Old Forge.

New Hartford, NY · 17d

WBEN 930AM

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$12 million state investment dedicated to developing 5/14 Living Memorial and Healing Center

In a surprise announcement Monday for members of the 5/14 Memorial Foundation, New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie joined Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes and other local elected official and community leaders to dedicate $12 million of state funds to development the 5/14 Living Memorial & Healing Center along Jefferson Avenue. Read more from WBEN:

Buffalo, NY · 17d