With a hearing on New York’s troubled home care program set for Thursday, here are five questions we’d like answered.
Then-Governor Andrew Cuomo repeatedly cited federal data placing New York state 38th or 39th nationally.
Offering hard-to-use benefits instead of cash could help two state-funded companies dodge a 2011 law meant to boost care workers’ pay.
New Yorkers across the state describe how sweeping federal cuts to Medicaid and food assistance could derail their lives.
The state’s efforts around reentry healthcare have stalled and face an uphill battle under the Trump administration.
The little-known company recently won a huge taxpayer-funded contract. It has a record of not paying doctors and leaving patients on the hook for the bills.
A company with a history of lawsuits and unpaid claims is now managing health insurance for thousands of New Yorkers on the taxpayers’ dime.
Nonprofit hospitals are required to help those struggling with medical debt, but critics say their policies are poorly advertised and underutilized.
Documents show that six county sheriffs’ offices and two state agencies have recently included excited delirium in their training.
Learn the income thresholds, deadlines, and free support services that help New Yorkers shave down or sometimes completely erase medical debt.
From nursing homes to Planned Parenthood clinics, rural health care in Upstate New York could collapse under proposed Republican budget changes.
Our searchable database breaks down what was proposed and what made it in this year’s budget among key topics like education, family policy, criminal justice, climate, and more.
From preventive screenings to addiction treatment, critical care hangs in the balance for millions of New Yorkers relying on Medicaid.
The Modim Foundation is tied to a health insurer that will begin providing coverage to thousands of New York’s home health aides in May. It refuses to disclose where its gifts go, in a violation of tax law.
Health insurer Leading Edge once tried to cancel a coma patient’s insurance and, in another case, retracted approval for surgery after the bill arrived.
In some counties, the waitlist for state-funded mental health treatment programs can exceed two years.
Following New York Focus’s reporting, the state health department is moving to implement a law meant to boost kidney donations.
New York law mandates gender-affirming care — but some hospitals are backing down anyway.
Mental health providers are scrambling to prevent mass layoffs and program closures, leaving advocates urging state leaders to step in before it’s too late.
Longstanding perks like premium-free insurance could be at risk due to a city budget crunch.