New York Battles Surge in Flu Cases Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Concerns and RSV Decline
New York City confronts a winter surge in respiratory illnesses, with a 70% increase in flu cases and ongoing COVID-19 presence, while RSV shows a slight decrease.
New York and National Hospitals Bracing for Fiscal Strain Amid Federal Cuts and Rising Costs in 2025
New York hospitals are preparing for financial strain in 2025 due to expected federal funding cuts, impacting Medicare, Medicaid, and other crucial programs.
Respiratory Illnesses Surge in New York Area as Health Officials Urge Precautions During Holiday Season
New York faces a surge in respiratory illnesses including RSV, flu, and COVID, prompting mask mandates for healthcare workers and recommendations for public precautions.
Memorial Sloan Kettering and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Strike Deal, Securing In-Network Cancer Care for Thousands
Anthem and Memorial Sloan Kettering reach an agreement to maintain in-network rates for Anthem members, ensuring continued cancer care without added financial stress.
Federal Approval Granted for New York Tax on Managed Care Organizations to Amplify Medicaid Funds
Federal authorities have approved a tax on Managed Care Organizations in New York, a measure expected to generate significant funds for the state's Medicaid budget.
U.S. Flu Season Intensifies with Sharp Rise in Cases as NYC and Nashville Face Low Vaccination Rates
U.S. flu cases are surging with low vaccination rates reported, prompting health officials to urge vaccinations amid rising flu and other respiratory illnesses.
Outrage in New York as Congress Cuts Funding for First Responders' Health Program, Leaving 130K Lives in Limbo
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program was excluded from Congress's budget bill, eliciting disappointment from New York's fire unions and advocates for 9/11 first responders.
New York Court Sides with City Retirees, Blocks Mayor Adams’ Medicare Plan Changes
New York’s Court of Appeals ruled that the city must pay for the chosen health plans of retirees, blocking an attempt to transition them to a privatized Medicare Advantage plan.
Pfizer Signals Cautious Optimism with 2025 Revenue Forecast, Announces Additional Cost Cuts Despite Challenges
Pfizer projects 2025 revenue aligning with analysts' expectations and announces additional cost cuts amid criticisms of management and challenges such as the impact of Medicare policy changes.
New York's Top Legal Eagle, AG Letitia James, Claps Back at Texas with Fierce Defense of Abortion Rights
NY Attorney General Letitia James declares support for medication abortion access, responding to Texas legal pressures, and reinforcing New York's commitment to reproductive health care with a protective shield law.
Protara Therapeutics Secures $100 Million to Advance Bladder Cancer Trials and Fuel Growth
Protara Therapeutics raised $100 million in a public offering to fund clinical trials for its bladder cancer drug, TARA-002, and other corporate activities.











