New Yorkers Reclaim $4.6 Million in Wrongful Medical Charges with Help of Attorney General's Health Care Helpline
New York's AG Letitia James has secured over $4.6 million for citizens facing wrongful medical charges, with the Health Care Helpline resolving 4,800 complaints.
New York AG Letitia James Champions Medicaid Rights with 16-State Showdown at Supreme Court over Planned Parenthood Exclusion
AG Letitia James leads a coalition supporting Medicaid recipients' right to choose healthcare providers, opposing South Carolina's exclusion of Planned Parenthood.
Governor Hochul Unveils $30 Million Initiative to Electrify and Enhance Energy Efficiency of New York Hospitals
Governor Hochul announces a $30 million investment to support New York hospitals in pursuing energy efficiency and electrification upgrades through the Empire Building Challenge: Hospitals program.
New York City Expands Medical Respite Program for Homeless Population, Adds 24 New Beds for Post-Hospital Care
NYC expands a program offering medical respite beds to homeless, with 24 new beds allowing recovery from health events and aiding in finding stable housing.
New York's Nuvation Bio Nets $250M to Launch Lung Cancer Game-Changer Taletrectinib, Eyes FDA Green Light with Sagard Healthcare Backing
Nuvation Bio Inc. secures $250 million for the potential launch of lung cancer drug taletrectinib in the U.S. upon FDA approval.
Mayor Eric Adams Launches $30M Health Center Project to Enhance Care in Far Rockaway, Queens
Mayor Eric Adams initiated the construction of a $30 million community health center in Far Rockaway to enhance healthcare access for local residents.
New York Attorney General Sues Major E-Cigarette Companies for Allegedly Fueling Youth Vaping Crisis
NY Attorney General Letitia James is suing e-cigarette companies, including Puff Bar and MYLE Vape, for marketing flavored nicotine products to minors and violating numerous laws.
New York Physician Indicted by Texas, Louisiana Over Telemedicine Abortion Pills Amid Shield Law Debate
A New York doctor faces legal challenges from Texas and Louisiana for mailing abortion pills, despite NY's shield law protecting such actions post-Roe v. Wade overturn.
NYU Langone Invests $10.5 Million in East Manhattan and Brooklyn for Cardiac Care Expansion
NYU Langone is expanding cardiac care services in Manhattan and Brooklyn, with a $10.5 million renovation for outpatient treatments and enhanced facilities, including upgrades to catheterization labs.
False Alarm in Manhattan as Ebola Scare Sparks Panic with Health Officials Confirming No Virus Detected
Ebola scare in Manhattan was a false alarm; two patients at CityMD did not have the virus despite exhibiting symptoms and possible travel to an outbreak region.
New York State Health Department Issues Alert for New Mpox Clade Ib Strain, Urges Vigilance and Vaccination
The New York State Department of Health reported the first case of the mpox clade Ib strain, stressing public health vigilance and the availability of the JYNNEOS vaccine. No local transmission has been identified.
CityMD Settles for $7 Million Over Unlawful COVID-19 Test Billing, Cancels Additional $7 Million in Medical Debt
CityMD settles for nearly $7M with patients over illegal Covid-19 test billing during the public health emergency, adds debt cancellation, and faces penalties for future violations.




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