Jonathan Oberlander on The Campbell Conversations
If, like many Americans, you’re worried about the future of Medicare, you’ll want to listen closely to this conversation about the program and the contentious politics surrounding it. In a very...
View ArticleOther churches join protest against health care law
The Roman Catholic Church continues it's opposition to the Affordable Care Act clause that requires employers to pay for birth control, a practice the church opposes. But the fight has gone beyond the...
View ArticleMedicare advocates worried about possible costs to seniors
Medicare will look different a year from now, as the Affordable Care Act goes into effect. But, Medicare advocates are worried about some potential changes to the program that pays for health care for...
View ArticleHospitals fear the unknown when it comes to the Affordable Care Act
In a little more than six months, the Affordable Care Act will change the lay of the land for healthcare in this country. For hospitals, it continues changes that started a decade ago, says Richard...
View ArticleThree upstate NY regions have low Medicare costs
Parts of upstate New York are spending less on Medicare than other regions of the U.S., according to a recent report by the Institute of Medicine.The study analyzed health care spending, utilization...
View ArticleDespite wide availability, many still not taking advantage of flu shot
Fall brings many great things—the leaves begin to change color, apples are ripe for the picking — but on the other end of the spectrum, fall also brings something that nobody looks forward to — flu...
View ArticleCancer center in Syracuse opens, bringing new technology to the region
A ceremony in Syracuse Friday launched the new face of cancer treatment in central New York. The Upstate Cancer Center is ready for patients, and assistant director Dick Kilburg says its innovative...
View ArticleHealthcare open enrollment poses challenges for some
For those with variable incomes, signing up for health insurance on the New York State of Health Marketplace can be tricky.The application asks for information about income to help determine whether an...
View ArticleState announces health plan for low-income New Yorkers
In 2016, low-income New Yorkers will have a new option for health coverage on the state health insurance marketplace. State Health officials have announced the adoption of a Basic Health Plan that...
View ArticleLow-cost health insurance plan aimed at young New Yorkers
A low-cost, low-co-pay health insurance plan is now available for low income earners in New York state. The Essential Plan offers ten health benefits for less than $20 a month for anyone making less...
View ArticleTransgender people struggle to find quality healthcare in upstate New York
Transgender service providers say doctors are not being trained to deal with LGBT issues. Medical professionals attended a conference held by ACR Health and the Q Center in Syracuse on Wednesday to...
View ArticleRiver Hospital announces $7.5 million expansion
River Hospital in Alexandria Bay has one of the prettiest locations of all hospitals in the North Country. It overlooks the St. Lawrence River in the heart of the Thousand Islands. More than a decade...
View ArticleJonathan Oberlander on The Campbell Conversations
If, like many Americans, youre worried about the future of Medicare, youll want to listen closely to this conversation about the program and the contentious politics surrounding it. In a very...
View ArticleOther churches join protest against health care law
The Roman Catholic Church continues its opposition to the Affordable Care Act clause that requires employers to pay for birth control, a practice the church opposes. But the fight has gone beyond the...
View ArticleMedicare advocates worried about possible costs to seniors
Medicare will look different a year from now, as the Affordable Care Act goes into effect. But, Medicare advocates are worried about some potential changes to the program that pays for health care for...
View ArticleHospitals fear the unknown when it comes to the Affordable Care Act
In a little more than six months, the Affordable Care Act will change the lay of the land for healthcare in this country. For hospitals, it continues changes that started a decade ago, says Richard...
View ArticleThree upstate NY regions have low Medicare costs
Parts of upstate New York are spending less on Medicare than other regions of the U.S., according to a recent report by the Institute of Medicine. The study analyzed health care spending, utilization...
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