New York Paid $14.5 Billion Medicaid Claims Unverified
State auditors found Medicaid home care payments went out without confirming patients received the billed services.
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Across New York, coverage here takes in hospital systems, pharmaceutical companies, insurance carriers and medical device makers. It focuses on the business side of the sector, from system mergers to new technology.
Recent news
October 29, 2026
Lawmakers Push for New York Health Act PlanAssembly Member Jessica González-Rojas and Senator Gustavo Rivera held a town hall to promote universal healthcare.
October 27, 2026
New York Hospital Mergers Raise Patient ChargesA report finds hospital charges at merged facilities grew 1.5 times faster than at independent institutions since 2009.
October 21, 2026
Northwell Health Moves Toward Full Epic System LaunchThe health system has begun a soft go-live as it prepares to transition scheduling to a unified platform across its network.
October 21, 2026
Hochul Campaign Ad Targets Blakeman Medicaid StanceThe campaign advertisement features criticism of proposed state health funding cuts ahead of the 2026 election.
October 6, 2026
Representative Josh Riley Proposed Essential Plan Funding BillThe newly introduced legislation seeks to reverse federal funding cuts that impacted state health plan coverage.
October 5, 2026
Northwell Health Conducted Third Round of LayoffsThe New York-based health system has cut jobs for the third time in less than one year to address financial pressures.
October 4, 2026
Senator Tedisco Sought Healthcare Non-Compete BanThe legislator requested a special session to address restrictive physician contracts in New York.
September 30, 2026
Lisa Vider Will Challenge for Senate SeatDemocrat Lisa Vider aims for the ninth district seat in the November 2026 general election.
September 29, 2026
Coalition Challenged Maimonides Partnership ApprovalA New York group filed a lawsuit seeking to annul the state-approved partnership between two major hospital systems.
September 27, 2026
New York Amended Deloitte Medicaid Contract to $1.1 BillionThe state increased the contract value in August 2026 by bypassing competitive bidding procedures.
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Reporting here centers on health insurance premiums, facility consolidations, drug manufacturer earnings and medical technology innovation. Coverage reaches from the state capital to the rural counties where access to care remains a primary concern. The high concentration of specialized medical centers and academic research institutions creates a distinctive market for hospital systems. Economic constraints and regulatory shifts in insurance coverage determine much of the landscape for patients and providers.