affordable care act

Health forum: government funding of health care in upstate New York

Catherine Loper — Fri, 31 May 2013 18:53:14 +0000

Join us for the first in a series of community forums on health care.

AIDS agency to offer services for patients with other chronic diseases

Ellen Abbott — Thu, 30 May 2013 09:25:00 +0000

The agency that has helped victims of HIV/AIDS for the past 30 years in central New York will soon be taking on a new responsibility. AIDS Community Resources will be a foot soldier in a revamped Medicaid system in New York state.

In the next month or so, ARC will begin offering case management services for Medicaid eligible individuals who don't necessarily have AIDS, but who have any chronic health issue.

It'll mean a name change for AIDS Community Resources, but more importantly, Executive Director Michael Crinnen says it will allow the agency do what it does best -- coordinate care for sufferers of a chronic disease, and hopefully keeping them out of the emergency room.

Hospitals fear the unknown when it comes to the Affordable Care Act

Ellen Abbott — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:54:04 +0000

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 Umbdenstock, the president of the American Hospital Association, who was in Syracuse Monday.

Local health experts promote workplace wellness programs

Ellen Abbott — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 09:34:00 +0000

Stickley, Audi and Co. could be a poster child for workplace wellness. The 900 employees at the Manlius furniture making company lost a collective 2,600 pounds during its last round of a Biggest Loser contest, inspired by the popular TV show.

Some hospitals worry as Affordable Care Act becomes reality

Ellen Abbott — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 20:19:52 +0000

Some of the larger hospitals in New York state are worried about one aspect of the Affordable Care Act: academic medical centers are slated to lose millions of dollars in a particular kind of Medicaid payment over the next few years.

Medicare advocates worried about possible costs to seniors

Ellen Abbott — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 10:41:00 +0000

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 the elderly.

Hanna & Lamb debate who is best for 22nd district

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:57:40 +0000

The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce yesterday hosted a debate between the candidates for the new 22nd Congressional district, incumbent Republican Congressman Richard Hanna and Democrat challenger Dan Lamb. The district stretches from the eastern portion of Oswego county down through Binghamton.

Candidates display varied positions in 24th congressional district debate

Ellen Abbott — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:50:41 +0000

The candidates running for the 24th congressional district seat offered three distinct choices for voters in the first televised debate featuring all three candidates last night. The budget deficit, jobs, and health care reform were major issues discussed in the WCNY studios, but the most pointed comments mirrored a dispute in the campaign over abortion and the definition of rape.

Health care discussed at Buerkle-Rozum town hall

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:23:47 +0000

Two of three candidates in the race for the 24th congressional district, met with voters in Cayuga county yesterday during a town hall forum organized by one of those candidates, Republican Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle.

Poll: New Yorkers support health care law but feel costs will rise

Karen Dewitt — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:05:13 +0000

Most New Yorkers agree with the recent Supreme Court decision upholding President Obama’s health care reform, but most think the new law, when fully implemented, will cause health care costs to rise.

Welch Allyn preparing for new tax on medical equipment

Ryan Delaney — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:52:00 +0000

Despite months of preparation, the CEO of Welch Allyn says a new excise tax on medical supplies will hurt his company's bottom line.

As part of the Affordable Care Act upheld last week by the Supreme Court, a 2.3 percent tax on medical devices sold in the United States will go into effect January 1. The tax is supposed to help pay for the expanded health care coverage.

Buerkle town hall

Ellen Abbott — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 20:54:08 +0000

A bit of bickering broke out among citizens at Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle's town hall meeting in DeWitt Monday. But it wasn't even the big issues that caused disagreement.

The future of the health care law

Daniel Robison — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:09:41 +0000

The Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act was the subject of a symposium in Buffalo Friday. Panelists agreed the high court's ruling does not guarantee the law's future.

During oral arguments in front of the Supreme Court, attorneys spent just 50 words on whether or not the health care law is a tax. That ended up being the crux of Justice John Roberts opinion to uphold the law.

Central New York reaction to health care decision

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:29:19 +0000

All around the country, the Supreme Court's decision upholding the Affordable Care Act has its supporters and detractors, and New York state is no different.

Will health care decision effect local Congressional race?

Catherine Loper — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:21:37 +0000

The Supreme Court's decision on the Affordable Care Act of course comes in an election year, and politicians around the country are trying to read the tea leaves about the political fallout.

The Affordable Care Act: Reaction from New York politicians and healthcare professionals

Karen Dewitt — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:19:54 +0000

New York’s politicians and major health care providers are largely applauding the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold President Barack Obama’s health care law. Meanwhile, an Albany Law School expert says Chief Justice John Roberts may have been concerned about his legacy, and that was a factor in his decision.

Local members of Congress react to Supreme Court health care decision

Catherine Loper — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 13:49:04 +0000

After the Supreme Court ruled on the Affordable Care Act, Republicans and Democrats alike have been trying to figure how to move forward in the fight over health care policy, including this regions's members of Congress.

Local doctors react to the Affordable Care Act decision

Ellen Abbott — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 20:20:49 +0000

Doctors in central New York are reacting to the Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act. They are generally pleased with the decision -- although there are some concerns.

Federal goverment provides grants to local health centers

Catherine Loper — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:55:06 +0000

Three community health centers in central and northern New York are receiving grants from the federal government as part of the federal health care law.

Other churches join protest against health care law

Ellen Abbott — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:17:18 +0000

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 confines of the Catholic Church.