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New York experiencing home health aide shortage: What to know for loved ones
Those with loved ones who need help from a home health aide already know how difficult it can be to find someone. New York is in the midst of a shortage, and now schools are struggling to fill their openings. NBC New York’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports.
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Proposed bill aims to address NY's drastic shortage of home health aides
The Long Term Care Workforce Support Act calls for increasing salaries to attract people to the profession. Proposed by New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, the bill also calls for $100 billion in federal grants and to improve labor protections.
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Indigenous migrants in NYC lag behind in access to health care
While many New Yorkers have access to health care, there is one group that faces greater challenges: indigenous migrants from Mexico, Central America, and South America. A study conducted between 2013 and 2017 and published in 2021 by the NYC Department of Health showed that the linguistic and social conditions of these communities play a role in the lack of…
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Days Away From a Possible NYC Nurses Strike
Romney Smith has the latest on the possible nurses strike that could impact NYC hospitals.
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CVS and Walgreens Plan to Sell Abortion Pill Mifepristone at Pharmacies After FDA Rule Change
Mifepristone has become a central flashpoint in the political battle over abortion at the state level in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
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Want to Email Your Doctor? They May Start Charging You for That
The next time you message your doctor to ask about a pesky cough or an itchy rash, you may want to check your bank account first
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Want to Email Your Doctor? They May Start Charging You for That
The next time you message your doctor to ask about a pesky cough or an itchy rash, you may want to check your bank account first
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Call to Make Cost of Healthcare More Transparent
New York residents demand for more transparency in healthcare costs. Lynda Baquero reports.
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Why Is It So Hard to Find a Primary Care Doctor Right Now?
It’s important to find a primary care physician you can develop a relationship with, but a shortage of doctors means it can be a frustrating process.
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Sick Profit: Investigating Private Equity's Stealthy Takeover of Health Care Across Cities and Specialties
As private equity extends its reach into health care, evidence is mounting that the penetration has led to higher prices and diminished quality of care, a KHN investigation has found.
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Open Enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace Starts Nov. 1. Here's What You Need to Know About 2023 Coverage
Whether you already get your insurance through the marketplace or are eligible to, be aware that the time to pick a plan for 2023 is from Nov. 1 to Jan. 15.