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fromLGBTQ Nation
19 hours ago

Admin backs out of pro-trans settlements while hospitals start providing trans care again - LGBTQ Nation

Trans students' discrimination settlements are being terminated or altered, impacting protections and training in school districts.
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
LGBT

These hospitals caved to Trump & cut trans health care. Now a court is making them bring it back. - LGBTQ Nation

Children's hospitals in Minnesota are reinstating gender-affirming care for youth after a temporary pause due to federal funding threats.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
19 hours ago

Admin backs out of pro-trans settlements while hospitals start providing trans care again - LGBTQ Nation

Trans students' discrimination settlements are being terminated or altered, impacting protections and training in school districts.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

These hospitals caved to Trump & cut trans health care. Now a court is making them bring it back. - LGBTQ Nation

Children's hospitals in Minnesota are reinstating gender-affirming care for youth after a temporary pause due to federal funding threats.
#healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
Healthcare

Unions push NewYork-Presbyterian to reach an agreement on city healthcare contract before thousands are booted out of network | amNewYork

Healthcare
fromCbsnews
18 hours ago

Fighting for health care claim approvals

Insurance companies often delay or deny necessary medical treatments, causing significant emotional and physical distress for patients.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
4 days ago

Jefferson Health Sues Aetna As Providers' Frustration with MA Grows - MedCity News

Jefferson Health is suing Aetna for unfairly reducing Medicare Advantage payments for inpatient hospital stays deemed 'low severity'.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay

Strike action by resident doctors delays gastric bypass surgery for a patient, causing significant personal distress and health concerns.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Unions push NewYork-Presbyterian to reach an agreement on city healthcare contract before thousands are booted out of network | amNewYork

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital's contract negotiations could impact 40,000 city workers and retirees, risking their in-network access to care.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Scaling Success: The Medicaid Model New York Can't Afford to Ignore | amNewYork

The American healthcare system prioritizes volume over quality, leading to rising costs and poor outcomes.
Healthcare
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Major NYC hospital accused of using 'market power' to force higher insurance costs: feds

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital allegedly forces insurers to accept higher prices, limiting affordable health insurance options for New Yorkers.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

'Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space'

The Forest of Dean could soon get its first drive through KFC, but Gloucestershire Live reported some residents were concerned it could "blight the area's beauty".
UK news
#mental-health
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: Fulfilling New York's Legal and Moral Obligation to Support Children's Behavioral Health

Children in New York's poorest areas face severe mental health care shortages, leading to increased risks of hospitalization and incarceration.
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 days ago
Brooklyn

Social workers' vital role in patient care highlighted during National Social Work Month * Brooklyn Paper

Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: Fulfilling New York's Legal and Moral Obligation to Support Children's Behavioral Health

Children in New York's poorest areas face severe mental health care shortages, leading to increased risks of hospitalization and incarceration.
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 days ago
Brooklyn

Social workers' vital role in patient care highlighted during National Social Work Month * Brooklyn Paper

fromThe Nation
1 day ago

The Labyrinth of Nigerian Healthcare

My mother tells me not to be afraid, that 'what [you] fear will come upon [you].' She is quoting from the book of Job, the Bible's most famous theodicy.
Public health
Intellectual property law
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Seattle Children's In Wiretap Showdown as Ad Heavyweight Jumps Into Pixel Fight

Seattle Children's Hospital faces legal challenges over website tracking, with potential implications for ad measurement and analytics if plaintiffs succeed.
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Nonequity Partners Are Not Happy Campers - Above the Law

According to Bloomberg Law's Workload & Hours Survey, a third of nonequity partners also say they're undervalued in their roles and more than half say they were burnt out in 2025.
Careers
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
4 days ago

$3.85M Boost For Brooklyn Clinics Targets Gaps

$3.85 million allocated to upgrade NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health centers in Brooklyn, targeting East New York, Cumberland, and Brownsville.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
4 days ago

POL PLOT: Hochul's Insurance Plan Is A Statewide Head-Scratcher - Streetsblog Empire State

Lawmakers are skeptical of Gov. Hochul's car insurance reform proposal, fearing it compromises crash victims' rights for minimal savings.
#nhs
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Both doctors and the government are handling this strike badly that's why there is no end in sight | Polly Toynbee

Resident doctors in England are striking again, seeking a pay restoration to 2008 levels, despite previous negotiations and significant pay increases.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Patients asked not to visit A&E during strike days

Resident doctors in Gloucestershire are on a six-day strike, affecting A&E services and leading to appointment cancellations.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

It's heartbreaking': resident doctors in England face halt on new training posts

Resident doctors face unemployment as training posts are withdrawn amid ongoing disputes over pay and job security in the NHS.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Both doctors and the government are handling this strike badly that's why there is no end in sight | Polly Toynbee

Resident doctors in England are striking again, seeking a pay restoration to 2008 levels, despite previous negotiations and significant pay increases.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Patients asked not to visit A&E during strike days

Resident doctors in Gloucestershire are on a six-day strike, affecting A&E services and leading to appointment cancellations.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

It's heartbreaking': resident doctors in England face halt on new training posts

Resident doctors face unemployment as training posts are withdrawn amid ongoing disputes over pay and job security in the NHS.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

California officials charge 21 people in hospice fraud ring exceeding $250 million

California officials uncovered a multimillion-dollar scheme involving stolen identities to fraudulently bill for hospice services through government insurance.
Non-profit organizations
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Why Nurses at Non-Profit Hospitals Are Maxing Two Retirement Accounts While Most Workers Can Only Max One

Nurses at non-profit hospitals can contribute to both a 403(b) and a 457(b), maximizing their retirement savings compared to for-profit hospital employees.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor opens Bellevue medical outpost for Rikers detainees, saying it's a step toward closing the jail | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a new medical unit at Bellevue Hospital, marking progress towards closing Rikers Island and improving care for detainees.
Law
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

Hochul's Insurance Push Follows Uber's National Playbook - As The Company Spends Big on Her Re-Election - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul's campaign is heavily funded by Uber to push policies limiting compensation for car crash victims in New York.
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Sources: Michael Levine, Massachusetts Medicaid exec, is sole nominee to lead S.F. Homeless Dept.

"They want some fresh take, fresh eyes on homelessness in San Francisco," a source familiar with the hiring process said, pointing to Levine's experience with Medicaid, a federal program that is a public health insurance plan for low-income residents and is called Medi-Cal in California.
Mission District
fromUFC
5 days ago

UFC AND HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY EXTEND PARTNERSHIP WITH NEW MULTIYEAR AGREEMENT

The renewed partnership builds on a proven track record of supporting UFC athletes in maximizing performance and recovery.
MMA
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

How Parents Can Assess the Health and Safety of Child Care

Child care facility practices significantly impact children's health, emphasizing the importance of stable staff, ventilation, sanitation, and parental engagement.
Healthcare
fromSan Jose Spotlight
16 hours ago

Medi-Cal cuts create problems for Silicon Valley immigrants - San Jose Spotlight

Budget cuts to Medi-Cal are severely impacting immigrants and threatening the healthcare system in Silicon Valley.
Public health
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Opinion: Excise Taxes Can Help Fund Needed Addiction Treatment in NY

New York's alcohol sales generate $12 billion annually but do not address related health issues.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Resident doctors 'want pay we think we're worth'

Resident doctors in England are striking for fair pay restoration, claiming significant pay reductions since 2008 and facing training post shortages.
NYC parents
fromFOX 5 New York
5 days ago

Passenger gives birth midair on flight from Jamaica to New York City

A woman gave birth during a Caribbean Airlines flight from Jamaica to New York City, landing safely at JFK airport.
#ai-in-healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago
Healthcare

As demand rises, hospitals turn to staff for ideas to improve healthcare using AI | CBC News

Healthcare
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Californians sue over AI tool that records doctor visits

Californians are suing Sutter Health and MemorialCare for using an AI tool to record medical conversations without consent, violating laws.
Healthcare
fromFuturism
1 day ago

AI Is Causing Healthcare Costs to Surge

AI tools in healthcare have led to increased costs rather than savings, contradicting earlier predictions.
Healthcare
fromTNW | Opinion
5 days ago

Utah let AI prescribe medicine

AI prescription renewals can address medication non-adherence, a significant issue in healthcare, but state oversight may not adequately manage associated risks.
Healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

As demand rises, hospitals turn to staff for ideas to improve healthcare using AI | CBC News

AI contest at Trillium Health Partners aims to improve healthcare solutions, with a winning tool to optimize emergency department staffing.
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC's merger with Brooklyn's Maimonides Medical Center delayed

Maimonides is committed to finalizing our partnership with NYC Health and Hospitals as quickly as possible to benefit our patients, communities and staff. We remain confident that the transaction will ultimately be approved.
NYC politics
Public health
fromFortune
2 days ago

'Babies become sitting ducks': Babies too young for vaccines remain vulnerable in measles 'hotbed' communities | Fortune

Vaccination rates are declining, increasing vulnerability of infants to measles outbreaks, which require herd immunity for protection.
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 days ago

24/7 Crisis Center Opens In Brooklyn

The facility, located at 2862 Fulton St., is designed to provide immediate stabilization, therapeutic support, and discharge planning to connect patients with longer-term services.
Brooklyn
Public health
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

Public Health Needs to Get Off the Laptop and Into the Streets

Transformational experiences in South Africa with TAC emphasized the importance of community engagement and effective communication in health education.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Mayor Mamdani opens new Bellevue Hospital unit for Rikers detainees

A new $241 million unit at Bellevue Hospital will house Rikers Island detainees with serious medical needs, improving care and supporting jail closure efforts.
#medicaid
fromFortune
2 days ago
Healthcare

'It's really slapdash': Trump administration coughs up to egregious errors to justify New York health fraud probe | Fortune

Healthcare
fromFortune
2 days ago

'It's really slapdash': Trump administration coughs up to egregious errors to justify New York health fraud probe | Fortune

The Trump administration admitted to a significant error in Medicaid fraud probe figures, undermining its anti-fraud campaign in Democratic states.
Healthcare
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Bronx Survivors Rally To Keep Medicaid Biomarker Testing Coverage

Cancer survivors and advocates urge preservation of Medicaid coverage for biomarker testing to prevent deepening racial and economic disparities in access to care.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Why was a Florida woman forced to have a C-section? | Tayo Bero

Medical coercion in childbirth undermines women's autonomy, as seen in cases where women are forced into cesarean sections against their will.
Public health
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Harlem residents still ailing, still seeking accountability for Legionnaires' outbreak

The Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Central Harlem raised concerns about public health management and accountability for the responsible parties.
Healthcare
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: Aging with Dignity Means Getting Managed Long-Term Care Right

Funding for Managed Long-Term Care is misaligned, favoring healthier populations and neglecting those with complex needs, jeopardizing the promise of aging in place.
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

Hospital modernizes data protection with Synology ActiveProtect

The most significant outcome of St. Nikolaus-Hospital's switch to a Synology ActiveProtect Appliance is undoubtedly the ROI reported by the hospital. De Sélys and Bovy expect a 238 percent increase in ROI over the next five years.
Healthcare
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Colossal hospice scheme cost California millions, officials say amid intensifying Trump feud

Twenty-one individuals are charged in a hospice fraud scheme that defrauded California's medical system of $267 million.
#immigration-enforcement
NYC politics
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

What happens when ICE shows up at New York City hospitals?

Immigration enforcement fears deter New Yorkers from accessing health services, though actual ICE hospital enforcement remains uncommon despite Trump administration policy changes.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

What happens when ICE shows up at New York City hospitals?

Immigration enforcement fears deter New Yorkers from accessing health services, though actual ICE hospital enforcement remains uncommon despite Trump administration policy changes.
Healthcare
fromMedscape
4 days ago

Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2026: Positive Signs

Physician compensation in the US rose by approximately 3% in 2025, with several specialties averaging over $500,000 in total earnings.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago

'Where's the money?': Nurses at The Brooklyn Hospital Center demand CEO permanently restore health insurance * Brooklyn Paper

Nurses at Brooklyn Hospital Center lost healthcare benefits for 40 days despite a contract guaranteeing coverage, with hospital leadership failing to pay into the benefits fund and only providing temporary reinstatement through April 30.
Healthcare
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Student Dies When Hospital Has No ICU Doctors, Calls One on Videochat Who Pronounces Him Dead Remotely, Lawsuit Claims

Parents of Conor Hylton are suing a Connecticut hospital after their son died in a telehealth ICU without on-site critical care doctors.
Healthcare
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Massachusetts Hospital Diverts Ambulances as Cyberattack Causes Disruption

Signature Healthcare in Brockton diverted ambulances due to a cyberattack, impacting services but not surgeries or procedures.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Abortion clinics are closing nationwide. Could urgent care help fill the gap?

Shawn Brown's urgent care clinic in Marquette now provides medication abortions after the local Planned Parenthood closed, leaving a significant access gap.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Op-Ed | The Brooklyn Hospital Center is abandoning nurses and patients * Brooklyn Paper

Nurses at The Brooklyn Hospital Center have lost health coverage for 40 days after management refused to contribute to health funds despite a signed contract, while executive leadership remains unaffected.
#medicare
fromMedCity News
1 week ago
Healthcare

Why 131 Hospitals Are Suing HHS Over Alleged Underpayment - MedCity News

131 hospitals are suing HHS over CMS payment reductions for facilities treating low-income Medicare patients.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Health insurance stocks: UnitedHealth Group, CVS, and Humana are rising on Medicare Advantage news

Medicare insurer payments will increase significantly, boosting share prices of major health insurance companies.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 week ago

Why 131 Hospitals Are Suing HHS Over Alleged Underpayment - MedCity News

131 hospitals are suing HHS over CMS payment reductions for facilities treating low-income Medicare patients.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Health insurance stocks: UnitedHealth Group, CVS, and Humana are rising on Medicare Advantage news

Medicare insurer payments will increase significantly, boosting share prices of major health insurance companies.
Healthcare
fromSecuritymagazine
6 days ago

Healthcare Executives Face a New Era of Personal Risk

Healthcare executives face heightened personal risks due to grievance-motivated cyber threats amid economic pressures and public accountability.
Healthcare
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

UnitedHealth Rockets 11%, Humana Climbs 9% as Medicare Advantage Rate Decision Crushes Regulatory Fears

UnitedHealth Group stock surged nearly 11% following a favorable CMS Medicare Advantage rate decision, signaling a recovery in the managed care sector.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Hospitals are 24/7 energy hogs. This one just went all electric

The University of California Irvine's new healthcare campus has a long list of innovative features, from its combined inpatient-outpatient surgical suite to its outdoor chemotherapy infusion terrace to an entire floor dedicated to staff only. The one thing it doesn't have is a gas line.
Medicine
Privacy professionals
fromDataBreaches.Net
1 month ago

It's 2026, but hospitals still haven't prevented snooping in celebrities' records - DataBreaches.Net

Hospital employees accessed and shared a celebrity patient's private medical information, took selfies while he was medicated, and took steps to conceal his presence.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Maimonides merger 'not a takeover,' Health+Hospitals CEO says, and will bring millions in cash * Brooklyn Paper

NYC Health+Hospitals will acquire Maimonides Health to stabilize finances and improve care quality through higher Medicaid reimbursement rates and a $2.2 billion state grant.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | New Yorkers can't afford Albany's single-payer fantasy | amNewYork

New York lawmakers propose the New York Health Act for a single-payer system, but it risks catastrophic tax increases and financial instability.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

There were 13 full-service public health clinics in L.A. County. Now there are 6

Because of budget cuts, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has ended clinical services at seven of its public health clinic sites. As of Feb. 27, the county is no longer providing services such as vaccinations, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, or tuberculosis diagnosis and specialty TB care at the affected locations, according to county officials and a department fact sheet.
Public health
#antitrust
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
2 weeks ago

DOJ Cracks Down on Unfair Contracts with New Lawsuit Against NewYork-Presbyterian - MedCity News

The Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for using restrictive contracts to block lower-cost healthcare plans.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

DOJ sues New York-Presbyterian, says antitrust contracts drive up healthcare costs | amNewYork

The DOJ filed an antitrust lawsuit against New York-Presbyterian Hospital for blocking affordable health insurance options in New York City.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
2 weeks ago

DOJ Cracks Down on Unfair Contracts with New Lawsuit Against NewYork-Presbyterian - MedCity News

The Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for using restrictive contracts to block lower-cost healthcare plans.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

DOJ sues New York-Presbyterian, says antitrust contracts drive up healthcare costs | amNewYork

The DOJ filed an antitrust lawsuit against New York-Presbyterian Hospital for blocking affordable health insurance options in New York City.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Trump's Medicaid Cuts Are Threatening to Shutter Hospitals Across the US

Medicaid cuts by Trump and Republicans threaten hundreds of hospitals and millions of low-income Americans' access to care.
fromFlowingData
2 weeks ago

Why rural hospitals close

Nearly 90% of the land in the United States is rural and about one in five people, or some 60 million, live throughout it according to the U.S. Census.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Striking Nurses From Coast to Coast Stood Up to Corporate Forces and Won

Members of the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), affiliated with National Nurses United, AFL-CIO, went out on a strike to protect their health insurance and pension benefits. Dania Muñoz, a nurse practitioner at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, explained that the private hospitals she and others were taking on are 'some of the top paid hospital systems in the country.'
Public health
Healthcare
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Fines weren't enough to keep Jersey City hospital open, so lawmakers aim to get tougher

Heights University Hospital's closure leaves Jersey City with one emergency room, prompting legal actions and potential new legislation to prevent future hospital closures.
Healthcare
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

For-profit healthcare is booming: See where private equity owns nearly 500 of America's hospitals

Private equity ownership of hospitals is increasing, offering financial support but posing risks to patient care and staff employment.
#healthcare-crisis
Healthcare
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Opinion: Albany Must Act to Prevent a Healthcare Crisis in Asian-American Communities

Recent federal changes to Medicaid and Medicare threaten healthcare access for New York's Asian-American community, risking patient care and stability of local practices.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
Healthcare

How companies and nonprofits are tackling the U.S. healthcare crisis-until there's a federal policy solution

The U.S. healthcare crisis involves rising costs, coverage gaps, and medical debt, requiring radical policy change to improve the situation.
Healthcare
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Opinion: Albany Must Act to Prevent a Healthcare Crisis in Asian-American Communities

Recent federal changes to Medicaid and Medicare threaten healthcare access for New York's Asian-American community, risking patient care and stability of local practices.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How companies and nonprofits are tackling the U.S. healthcare crisis-until there's a federal policy solution

The U.S. healthcare crisis involves rising costs, coverage gaps, and medical debt, requiring radical policy change to improve the situation.
Healthcare
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
2 weeks ago

Maimonides merger may be delayed as AG's office says court approval is needed Brooklyn Paper

Regulatory issues may delay the merger between Maimonides Medical Center and NYC Health+Hospitals, requiring court review before finalization.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

NYU Langone Hospital celebrates 10-year anniversary of merger with Lutheran Medical Center * Brooklyn Paper

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn improved quality, safety, and access to advanced specialty care, reducing mortality and readmissions while serving predominantly Medicaid and Medicare patients.
Public health
fromBronx Times
2 months ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Health care in the Bronx is a dangerous game of hurry up and wait - Bronx Times

The Bronx faces a severe health-care crisis: understaffed hospitals, slow EMS response times, poor hospital rankings, and nurse strikes threaten patient care.
Healthcare
fromNew York Amsterdam News
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn Hospital Center nurses cry foul at denial of health care coverage

NYSNA nurses at Brooklyn Hospital Center protested a 45-day health insurance cutoff affecting only nursing staff while management retained coverage.
Public health
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Hundreds of America's rural hospitals have disappeared. Maps show closures by state.

Over 100 rural hospitals have closed since 2005, and Medicaid policy changes threaten to accelerate closures, reducing access to emergency, maternity, and inpatient care.
Healthcare
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

Something Nefarious Is Quietly Taking Over Your Neighborhood Doctor's Office

Private equity firms have rapidly expanded ownership of medical practices from 816 in 2012 to 5,779 by 2021, prioritizing high-volume specialty fields while often extracting cash at the expense of local communities.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
3 weeks ago

Employer Groups Applaud Bill that Aims to Spur Competition in Healthcare - MedCity News

The Healthy Competition for Better Care Act bans anticompetitive healthcare contracts to increase competition and reduce costs for patients and employers.
fromIn These Times
3 weeks ago

How NYC Nurses Won After Their Longest Strike in the City's History

NewYork-Presbyterian nurses rejected a tentative agreement by an overwhelming margin Wednesday, voting to extend their strike - now 31 days running - against the hospital system. Their union, the New York State Nurses Association, said the unfair labor practice strike and bargaining will continue. Out of approximately 4,200 NewYork-Presbyterian nurses who were eligible to cast ballots, 3,099 voted to reject the deal and 867 voted to approve it.
Healthcare
#hospital-closure
Healthcare
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

Jersey City hospital closes despite fierce local opposition

Jersey City's emergency room capacity drops to one facility serving 300,000 residents after Heights University Hospital closes due to financial losses exceeding $74 million annually.
Healthcare
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Jersey City is losing 1 of its 2 emergency rooms. Where will patients in crisis go?

Jersey City's Heights University Hospital will close its emergency room on March 14, reducing the city's emergency care capacity and forcing residents to travel farther for urgent medical services.
Healthcare
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

Jersey City hospital closes despite fierce local opposition

Jersey City's emergency room capacity drops to one facility serving 300,000 residents after Heights University Hospital closes due to financial losses exceeding $74 million annually.
Healthcare
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Jersey City is losing 1 of its 2 emergency rooms. Where will patients in crisis go?

Jersey City's Heights University Hospital will close its emergency room on March 14, reducing the city's emergency care capacity and forcing residents to travel farther for urgent medical services.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | Open the door to better care by expanding scope of practice | amNewYork

New York should expand medical assistants' scope of practice to administer vaccinations under supervision to address healthcare workforce shortages and improve patient care access.
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