Paying for poor teeth
I have several emails this week about a story I wrote on dental care for the poor. One reader wrote: “People on Medicaid also get free dental care!!!! Wow- it sure pays to be “poor” in NYS. My family...
View ArticleMedical consumers in dark on quality – with one NY exception
Hospital errors and bad doctors get away with their mistakes because the health care industry hides mistakes from the public. The problem is the topic of a book written by Dr. Marty Makary called...
View ArticleCapital Region providers on FDA list of buyers from contaminated pharmacy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a list of medical providers that purchased ANY drug from New England Compounding Center during the period when the drugs may have been exposed to...
View ArticleNo, you can’t have my Social Security number.
Do you hate giving out your Social Security number? You’ll be happy to hear a new New York state law goes into effect on Dec. 12 that limits who can legitimately ask for your Social Security number....
View ArticleEllis Hospital relocates ER entrance Monday because of construction
.SCHENECTADY – Ellis Hospital is relocating the patient entrance to the emergency room and main hospital to accommodate the construction of a new parking garage and expanded emergency room. Starting...
View ArticleKids say they’d give up Christmas presents if their parents give up smoking
. A survey of 1,000 British children ages 7 to 13 by the UK Department of Health revealed that children are so concerned about the impact of smoking on their parent’s health that they would go to...
View ArticleHospital “observation” puts patients in tough spot
. Ike Cassuto, 88, was caught in a Medicare loophole that affects thousands of older Americans. Cassuto broke his pelvis but Medicare wouldn’t pay for the three weeks he spent at a rehab hospital....
View ArticleResearching nursing home violations
ProPublica, an independent nonprofit journalism organization, recently created a new tool to help consumers research nursing home inspection reports and deficiencies. The tool is a companion to...
View ArticleVideo: Doctors and nurses at Crouse give infections a rap
A surgeon, physician and some nurses from Crouse Hospital in Syracuse put together this pretty entertaining rap video reminding staff to use good practices to avoid hospital acquired conditions. The...
View ArticleAlbany Med’s long-time spokesman dies
Greg McGarry, who served as Albany Medical Center’s spokesman, died Sunday. A true gentleman and professional, Greg was a pleasure to work with. From Paul Grondahl’s obituary: “The hallmarks of Greg’s...
View ArticleTroy’s Vanderheyden receives certification
Vanderheyden has been awarded national certification from the Sanctuary Institute, a leader in the field of trauma-focused care and implementation of the Sanctuary model of organizational change. Only...
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