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News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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News10NBC Investigates: 115 Strong patients, 48 Highland patients wait for beds after Waterview Heights closure

The closure of Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Rochester forced more than 160 residents to find new homes, making the local nursing home shortage even worse.

Rochester, NY · 3d

WSYR NewsChannel 9

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Legionella bacteria found in CNY senior living community’s water system

Water restrictions at Menorah Park's assisted living and skilled nursing facilities could last up to three months after routine testing detected Legionella bacteria in the water system.

Dewitt, NY · 3d

midmichigannow.com

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$14.5B in questionable Medicaid payments out of New York: Report

WASHINGTON (TNN) — New York paid $14.5 billion in Medicaid claims without proper verification that patients received the care billed, according to a report discussed by Rachel O’Brien, deputy public policy editor for OpenTheBooks. The findings raise questions about the state’s safeguards against improper payments, waste and fraud.

New York · 2d
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Binghamton University Pipe Dream

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Broome County faces higher risk of mental health disorders compared to the rest of New York state

Broome County has been found to have disproportionately high numbers of mental health risk factors when compared to New York state averages. According to Mental Health America, New York state was found to have an average score of 30.2 individuals at risk for severe depression per 100,000 people in the state population. Broome County exceeds New York state’s average, with a scoring of 34.03 individuals at risk of severe depression per 100,000 people. Broome County also has higher averages than New York state for other mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder and suicidal ideation.

Broome County, NY · 3d
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The Financial Wire

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NewYork-Presbyterian leaves UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage network for most members Dec. 1 without a deal, with mid-treatment patients generally covered to Feb. 28

NewYork-Presbyterian hospitals and NYP Medical Group practices will be out of network for most UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members starting Dec. 1 unless the hospital system and the insurer sign a new agreement first, according to NYP’s own update dated Oct. 29. The two sides have agreed to keep current in-network coverage in place through Nov.... The post NewYork-Presbyterian leaves UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage network for most members Dec. 1 without a deal, with mid-treatment patients generally covered to Feb. 28 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

New York · 3d

WXXI News

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Inside MCH’s Friendship Place, rethinking dementia care

Plans to redesign Friendship Place, a 25-bed secure unit, began in 2019 with the help of dementia-care expert consultants from around the world.

Monroe County, NY · 3d

therecord.media

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Medical services company settles with 4 states over 2023 hack of sensitive patient records

State attorneys general on Friday announced a health care services company has agreed to pay $300,000 and make sweeping changes to its security practices following a March 2023 breach exposing the data of more than 13 million people nationwide. The case, brought by AGs in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York...

New York · 2d

The Batavian

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Alexander streambank project gets $150,000 to protect sewer line and Tonawanda Creek

An eroding bank along Tonawanda Creek is close to exposing the main sewer line for the Village of Alexander’s municipal wastewater system. The Genesee County Soil and Water Conservation District has received $150,000 in state funding to fix it. The Tonawanda Creek Streambank Stabilization project will shore up the bank

Alexander, NY · 1d

WWLP

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Hochul extends measles emergency via executive order

Governor Kathy Hochul extended New York's statewide measles disaster emergency declaration through December 4 following the first measles-related death in over 30 years.

New York · 2d

gvhealthnews.com

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Highland opens short-stay post-operative unit

Highland Hospital has opened a new 26-bed Short-Stay Post-Operative Unit on the fourth floor of its Southeast Tower, providing a dedicated space for patients recovering from surgery who are expected to return home within 24 hours. The unit features state-of-the-art technology, modern patient care spaces, and a flexible gym space...

Rochester, NY · 5d

tompkinsweekly.com

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Cornell students create first in-depth map of ‘forever chemicals’ in the Finger Lakes

In 2023, Professor Damian Helbling was getting a lot of calls and emails from local residents. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had just announced regulations to limit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – some of which have been linked to cancers and other negative health effects – in drinking water, and Ithacans and others in the region wanted to know about levels in the ponds, lakes, streams and creeks in their proverbial backyards.

New York · 5d

13 WHAM

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Flu cases surge earlier than usual across New York state and Monroe County

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Flu cases are rising sharply across New York state, including in Monroe County, as health experts warn that flu activity is starting earlier than usual this season. The state has declared the flu prevalent, with local data showing Monroe County’s case count is significantly higher...

Monroe County, NY · 9d

cnycentral.com

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After troubled Rochester nursing home shuts doors, warnings of larger crisis looms

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — The closure of Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Charlotte is raising concerns about the quality of long-term care in the Rochester area. All 168 residents have been transferred out of Waterview Heights, according to Lifespan President and CEO Ann Marie Cook, and the...

Rochester, NY · 20d

The Money Overview

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Humana is pulling out of Monroe County, New York, for 2027, so its Medicare Advantage members around Rochester must pick a new plan by December 7

Humana is leaving Monroe County, New York, for 2027, and its Medicare Advantage members around Rochester have until December 7 to pick a new plan that starts January 1. The Kaiser Family Foundation named the county in its 2027 plan-availability analysis as an example of an insurer walking away from a more urban market with […] The post Humana is pulling out of Monroe County, New York, for 2027, so its Medicare Advantage members around Rochester must pick a new plan by December 7 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Monroe County, NY · 16d

mhflsentinel.com

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Thompson To Host Nov. 2 Vaccine Clinic In Honeoye Falls

The F.F. Thompson Hospital Pharmacy Services Department will host a vaccine clinic for the community from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, at the Honeoye Falls-Mendon Volunteer Ambulance base, 210 East St. in Honeoye Falls. Flu vaccines will be available for ages 3 and up. A high-dose option,...

Honeoye Falls, NY · 11d

13 WHAM

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Waterview Heights closure adds pressure to Rochester hospitals already short on beds

How many patients were added to hospital waiting lists after Waterview Heights closure?. When is the first phase of Strong Memorial's expansion expected to open?. Why do hospitals face challenges with nursing home bed availability?. Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — The closure of Waterview Heights nursing home in Charlotte has added...

Rochester, NY · 13d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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UR School of Medicine hosts symposium on caring for patients with opioid addiction

Medical providers and care advocates met at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry on Tuesday to talk about how to better care for patients addicted to opioids.

Rochester, NY · 12d

Yahoo!

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The Increasingly Long Drive to Give Birth in Rural America

For Chloe Freeman, the drive from her home in North Rose, New York, to Newark-Wayne Community Hospital is a familiar one: 25 minutes southwest, past farmland and apple orchards, to the labor and delivery unit where all three of her children were born. When Freeman had her first child there, at age 22, it was May 2020, only a few months into the Covid-19 pandemic. But Freeman and her husband weren't worried. They knew the route; they had a birthing plan. They checked into Newark-Wayne's Marshall Birthing Unit on May 13, and in the early hours of the following morning, their daughter was born.

Newark, NY · 25d

wxxinews.org

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Answering your questions about enrolling in Medicare Advantage

What do you want to know about signing up for Medicare Advantage?. Open enrollment is in full swing, and if you or someone you know has questions about the process, we have answers. During this annual discussion, we're joined by experts who discuss how it works. We also hear from...

Rochester, NY · 13d

News 8 WROC

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Webster collecting unwanted prescriptions on Drug Take Back Day

IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. (WROC) – Webster Health & Education Network sponsored a drive-through drop-off for the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday at Webster Justice Court. No appointment was necessary to take part in the event. Prescription drugs were brought to Webster Justice Court on Ridge Road in Webster. Organizers said […]

Webster, NY · 15d