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White Plains Hospital of Montefiore Health System opens new …

WebWhite Plains Hospital opens $272M facility in Montefiore's latest project in arms race Montefiore, New York-Presbyterian and Long Island-based Northwell Health …

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Montefiore Health System, UnitedHealthcare reach new agreement

WebDiane Serratore, CEO of People To People, said the long-term agreement between Montefiore and UnitedHealthcare is a relief. “I was born in Nyack Hospital, had …

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NY-Presbyterian to launch outpatient care site on Platinum Mile

WebRockland/Westchester Journal News. 0:04. 0:51. About 1,000 jobs is expected to come from the project. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital bought a piece of the Platinum …

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Change Healthcare cyberattack: How feds plan to help NY hospitals

Web0:01. 0:51. Hospitals across New York negatively impacted by the Change Healthcare cyberattack would gain access to advanced federal payments under a plan …

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NY Essential Plan expansion could save NY residents $4.7K a year

WebEssential Plan health insurance plan expansion could save NY residents $4.7K a year. Thousands of New Yorkers will soon gain access to lower-cost health …

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Heart transplant patients get lifelong help from nurse practitioners

WebThe Billy Moon Foundation continues to champion organ donation. Dr. Suguru Ohira, surgical director of heart transplantation at Westchester Med, said the …

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Nuvance Health, Northwell Health combine forces in healthcare …

WebThe newly combined systems would grow to 14,500 providers and over 1,000 healthcare sites, including 28 hospitals. Local hospitals within the existing …

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NewYork-Presbyterian, Aetna deal keeps health system in-network

WebNewYork-Presbyterian hospitals and health providers across the Hudson Valley will remain in-network for patients with the Aetna health plan after a contract …

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NY measles exposure at children's hospital: What parents should …

WebA measles exposure at a children's hospital last week on Long Island triggered public health alerts as New Yorkers braced for further spread of the highly contagious …

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NY mental health care needs spiked as treatment efforts fell short

Web0:04. 7:48. Demand for mental health care in New York spiked 23% from 2013 to 2022, while the health system's capacity for treating those patients dropped …

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Hudson Valley health mergers: Are they hurting patients

WebHow to file a NY health care complaint. The state Department of Health has oversight duties related to hospital and health-related complaints. Details about filing …

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Kingston hospital warns of service cuts. Hochul: That's …

WebA Hudson Valley hospital system and Gov. Kathy Hochul's administration are battling over the use of state taxpayer funds to support health care in New York. …

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NewYork-Presbyterian, Aetna dispute: Will Hudson Valley lose …

WebNewYork-Presbyterian hospitals and health providers across the Hudson Valley may soon be considered out-of-network for patients with the Aetna health plan. …

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NY urgent care: Will WellNow cut Excellus from network

WebIn New York, the average insurance premium rates for individual plans have gone up a total of 31.4% from 2019 to 2023, with an average yearly increase of about …

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These 34 New York hospitals ranked among the best in the state …

Web1. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell in New York. 2. NYU Langone Hospital in New York. 3. Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. 4. North Shore …

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Long waits, crowded ERs: Why finding primary care in NY is a …

WebJames Tompkins abandoned his primary care search a year ago, as he faced months-long waits for a doctor visit within massive health systems seemingly …

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NY hospital safety ranking drops. Check your local hospital grade

WebNew York state overall ranked 42 nd worst in the country in terms of hospital safety, according to Leapfrog's latest fall grades. New York’s fall ranking was a slight …

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Pollen allergy symptoms, relief: Expert gives tips for spring 2024

WebAccording to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the most common symptoms include: Runny nose (also known as rhinorrhea) Stuffy nose. Itchy nose, eyes, …

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When is the last day for open enrollment

WebJan. 16, 2024. Because of the Jan. 15 holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day), you have one extra day to enroll. Generally speaking, insurance offered through the Health Insurance …

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NY youth mental health crisis needs resources

WebNow is the time to be bold and to address skyrocketing unmet mental health issues for New York’s youth and children. We call on the governor to seize this …

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Westchester health official arrested for not reporting consulting pay

Web1:55. Peter DeLucia, an assistant health commissioner for the Westchester County Department of Health, was arrested Wednesday and charged with three felonies …

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Rockland County gym closes after 23 years citing COVID-19 …

WebA Rockland County gym has closed, citing the COVID-19 pandemic and Gov. Andrew Cuomo's lack of guidance on health clubs and gyms as the reasons for its …

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New lawsuit from residents against Evergreen Court seeks …

Web0:51. NEW CITY — Three years after a Spring Valley firefighter and an adult home resident died in the inferno at the Evergreen Court Home for Adults, another …

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2024 presidential election primary in NY: Who's on the ballot

WebEarly voting is available from March 23 to March 30. The last day to request an absentee ballot by mail was March 23, but you can still apply in person for an …

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NY legislation on chronological social media feeds could backfire

WebResearch has shown time and again that purely chronological feeds, mandated by these bills, can have detrimental effects on our online experiences. For …

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Rockland NY exec interrupted by pro-ceasefire protesters during …

Web0:04. 2:35. RAMAPO ‒ Despite being interrupted multiple times by anti-Israel protesters calling for a ceasefire, Rockland County Executive Ed Day gave his annual …

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Two Haverstraw men arrested in targeted fatal shooting in Spring …

WebArrested Monday on a second-degree murder charge were Jayden Rodriguez, 17, who is known to live in both Haverstraw and North Bergen, New Jersey, and Paul …

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