Policy
Policy
NY missed out on nearly $500 million by not switching seniors to Medicare
A new report from state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli found that New York kept thousands of Medicare-eligible seniors on Medicaid plans, costing the state $485 million.
News & Politics
Politics
Medicaid cuts may worsen state’s nursing shortage
Rural hospital networks could be hit especially hard by changes to Medicaid access and eligibility.
New York State
Policy
Medicaid cuts jeopardize care for millions who rely on New York’s safety net hospitals
Nonprofit health care systems may have to make difficult choices about which services to keep.
Budget
Opinion
Opinion: GOP’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ will savage NY’s health care system, budget and economy
The GOP bill would leave 1.5 million New Yorkers uninsured, cut hospital funding by $3 billion and blow a $13.5 billion hole in the state budget.
Courts
Politics
NY’s highest court sides with city over retirees in Medicare Advantage fight
The court found that retirees aren’t entitled to traditional Medicare. The Organization of Public Service Retirees urged the City Council to pass legislation that would change that.
Sponsored Content
Sponsor Content
Yvonne Armstrong on standing up for labor and health care
A Q&A with the new president of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East
New York State
Politics
PPL touts high customer satisfaction amid turbulent home care transition
The company tasked with administering CDPAP conducted a survey which found that tens of thousands of consumers and home aides are happy with Public Partnerships LLC.
Health Care
Policy
Religious groups urge Hochul to kill Medical Aid in Dying bill
The controversial Medical Aid in Dying legislation has finally made it through both the Assembly and the state Senate, but the governor could still veto it.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: How to fight measles outbreaks in NY
The state Senate and Assembly are running out of time to pass pro-vaccine legislation before the end of session.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: I voted yes on Medical Aid in Dying. Now the Senate must act.
I voted yes for every New Yorker who may one day face a terminal diagnosis and who deserves the ability to choose their own path.
Health Care
Politics
Poll finds majority support for Medical Aid in Dying Act
Although the Catholic Church opposes the bill, the new poll found that 65% of Catholic New Yorkers believe terminally ill patients should be able to end their lives with a doctor’s help.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Don't let politics obscure a health victory in New York
The legacy of former New York City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan shows how effective governance can transcend political turbulence.
Interviews & Profiles
NYN Media
Working to make New York’s largest private employer continuously better
A conversation with Northwell Health CEO Michael J. Dowling
Policy
Policy
Assembly passes Medical Aid in Dying Act
For the first time in either chamber, lawmakers approved legislation that would permit doctors to help terminally ill patients to end their own lives.
Events
Policy
Drawing on personal experience to fight for equitable health care in NYC
New York City’s interim health commissioner Michelle Morse recalled her upbringing in West Philadelphia and how it has influenced her work during her keynote speech at City & State’s Health New York Summit.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York’s maternal health crisis continues to disproportionately harm Black mothers
The state must expand culturally competent health services for Black mothers who face much higher pregnancy-related mortality rates.
Health Care
Politics
Mark Cuban to headline 32BJ annual conference
The influential billionaire shares 32BJ’s goal of reducing health care costs.
Health Care
Opinion
Opinion: Prevent a private equity takeover of doctor’s offices
An argument for protecting the Medicaid Quality Incentive Program
Policy
Policy