New York To Pay Prostitutes Millions For Free Healthcare

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WATCH: New York to pay prostitutes millions of dollars for free health care * WorldNetDaily * by Spencer Lombardo, Daily Caller News Foundation

Source link New Yorkers are set to keep paying for prostitutes’ STD treatments and birth control. Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration will spend an additional 1.5 million in tax-dollars on

Mamdani pours $15 into ‘trans’ mutilation surgeries for kids, adults

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is pouring 15 million into new sex change initiatives for children and adults, framing the taxpayer-funded move as a defense against the federal government. The mayor’s office announced the multi-million-dollar package will establish a “direct care access fund” to subsidize providers who offer sex change procedures for children, and []...Click to read more

Ferraris and Shell Companies: Five Charged in Medicare Fraud Schemes

Medicare paid over 10 billion in 2024 for expensive wound coverings called skin substitutes, a sudden spending spike that analysts have called one of the largest examples of waste in the federal health program’s history. The spending was fueled by multiple kickback schemes that enriched both the companies that manufactured skin substitutes and the doctors []

Conservatives rage over re-funding of Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood's beleaguered network of clinics will regain access to hundreds of millions in Medicaid funding this weekend — the fallout of Republicans' failure to pass an extension of the one-year defunding provision they approved last year. Starting July 5, clinics around the country can once again bill the federal program for reimbursement after providing non-abortion services, like birth control and screenings for sexually-transmitted infections, to low-income patients. Though other funding threats loom, it's a lifeline for the struggling organization, which has closed nearly 30 health centers nationwide that collectively served more than 40,000 patients since the defunding provision in the GOP's One Big Beautiful Bill Act took effect in July 2025.

Even in Blue States, Hospitals Have Continued To Drop Gender-Affirming Care for Youths

Massachusetts passed laws and joined lawsuits to protect access to gender-affirming care for minors. But faced with the Trump administration’s threats, some hospitals voluntarily stopped care. Families are outraged.

Shorts: Giving birth costlier in VT and NY than NH

According to a FairHealth state tracker map, it costs more to give birth, both in hospital network and out–of-network, in Vermont and New York compared to New Hampshire. The tracker shows median costs for vaginal and c-section births. The post Shorts: Giving birth costlier in VT and NY than NH first appeared on Vermont Daily Chronicle. The post Shorts: Giving birth costlier in VT and NY than NH appeared first on Vermont Daily Chronicle.

Universal Health Services: From A Cash Trap To A Value Trap

Universal Health Services: From A Cash Trap To A Value Trap

Why Is the Healthcare System Broken? Mises Circle in New Hampshire

The 2026 Mises Circle in New Hampshire. America's healthcare system has been strangled by federal bureaucracy, regulation, and control, enriching powerful insurance companies at the expense of doctors and patients alike. Speakers diagnose the disease and prescribe a cure you'll never hear in Washington.

ACA Marketplace premiums are rising sharply. What caused this?"

Health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces is more expensive than ever. Forbes Senior Healthcare Contributor Bruce Japsen tells NPR's Elissa Nadworny how we got here.

EDITORIAL: Fixing high cost of lavish health plan

Some steps taken to deal with a massive taxpayer-funded expense.

The massage parlors hiding a multimillion-dollar trafficking industry

For nearly a decade, a husband-and-wife team operated a network of massage businesses stretching across New Jersey and New York. These seemingly innocent storefronts concealed brothels where women were expected to provide sexual services to customers from morning until midnight. The case, which ended in guilty pleas in late May, offers a glimpse into a []

Delaware General Assembly roundup: Healthcare pricing reforms

Proposals on how much hospitals can charge patients for both inpatient and outpatient services, broadening federally mandated free and reduced care requirements, as well as easing regulatory approvals for hospitals all passed the General Assembly and are headed to Gov. Matt Meyer’s desk to be signed into law, if they haven’t been signed already. The post Delaware General Assembly roundup: Healthcare pricing reforms appeared first on Spotlight Delaware.

A New Mom Posted Her $20,000 Hospital Bill for a Natural Birth — After Insurance She Paid $7,000, and the Doctor Was There for Three Minutes

7000 for a 3-minute visit from a doctor and 6,413 to sleep on an uncomfortable mattress, is what giving birth in America looks like according to a new mom. Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post A New Mom Posted Her 20,000 Hospital Bill for a Natural Birth — After Insurance She Paid 7,000, and the Doctor Was There for Three Minutes appeared first on The Daily Dot.

Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to know

NEW YORK (AP) — Popular — and expensive — GLP-1 weight loss drugs just got a lot cheaper for many older Americans.

NY Dirt: Hit the gym

New Yorkers are ready to get healthy. Retailers are willing to bet on it. One trend driving retail activity this past quarter compared to last was high-end wellness. The two largest leases of the quarter, as compiled in a JLL report released Thursday, were Chelsea Piers’ 76,000-square-foot deal by the South Street Seaport, at 250 Water Street, and Life Time’s 71,000-square-foot lease in North Williamsburg. Both are boutique gyms. Following close behind was Atria Health, a membership-based medical group that focuses on “optimizing your lifestyle” and “healthy longevity.” Its services cost 60,000 per year, according to The New York Times. []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

455 Defendants Including 90 Doctors Were Charged in the Largest Healthcare Fraud Takedown of 2026

The 2026 National Healthcare Fraud Takedown charged 455 defendants including 90 doctors for 6.5 billion in false claims with patient deaths. Here's what the cases covered.

New York. The end.

New York's Jews are living on borrowed time. Opinion.

More than 4,000 Mass General Brigham nurses to strike on July 8

Nurses say they are walking to demand competitive wages, affordable health insurance, and stronger protections for patient care. The post More than 4,000 Mass General Brigham nurses to strike on July 8 appeared first on Boston.com.

Millions of New York Taxpayer Dollars are About to Fund Trans Youth

Millions of New York Taxpayer Dollars are About to Fund Trans Youth

Hospital cover: Pricey/costly either way

Hospital cover: Pricey/costly either way

Medicare will soon cover costs of weight-loss drugs. Here’s what you need to know

Popular Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly drugs are included

LIVE: US’s Todd Blanche on annual healthcare fraud takedown results

U.S. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and cabinet officials announce annual healthcare fraud takedown results in Washington, D.C. #toddblanche #healthcare #fraud #politics #trump Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

Watch: Medicare Fraudsters Stealing Nearly $200M Through Seniors, Vulnerable Adults in NYC Care Homes

Watch: Medicare Fraudsters Stealing Nearly $200M Through Seniors, Vulnerable Adults in NYC Care Homes

Judge Blocks Federal Government From Accessing Medical Records of Trans Minors

The Trump administration had demanded medical records of trans minors receiving care in NYC hospitals since 2020.

Medicare will start covering obesity drugs for the first time. Here's what patients should know

The move could unlock millions of new patients for Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly and expand access to medications that were previously out of reach for seniors.

‘Project 2029’ floats free child care—or $1,000 to stay home

The inclusion of universal child care in Project 2029 signals that Democrats see it as a winning issue.

Why Codifying Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing Would Be A Mistake

America’s drug pricing crisis is real. Patients skip doses, seniors split pills, and employers shoulder rising health costs year after year. That frustration has made the idea of Most Favored Nation drug pricing politically attractive: if other wealthy countries pay less, why shouldn’t the United States? The problem is that codifying MFN into law would [] Why Codifying Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing Would Be A Mistake

Doctors, nurses arrested in $6.5B global health care schemes

455 people, including doctors and nurse practitioners, were charged in connection with global health care fraud schemes totaling $6.5 billion. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/06/24/health-care-fraud-case-takedown/90674073007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

New York City pours $15M into sex change initiatives as Mamdani accuses federal government of intimidation

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces 15 million in taxpayer-funded sex change initiatives for children and adults as a defense against federal action.

Rising ObamaCare costs fuel Democrat attacks on campaign trail 

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Health Care The Big Story Rising ObamaCare costs fuel Democrat attacks Affordable Care Act plan premiums are projected to rise by double digits once again in 2027, giving Democrats more room to attack Republicans on the affordability front. © Stefani Reynolds, Bloomberg via Getty Images...

NY woman who celebrated Oct 7 attacks sent $30,000 to Islamic Jihad

New York woman faces federal charges after she allegedly funneled tens of thousands of dollars to Islamic terror group; the suspect also called for repetition of October 7 attacks and declared her hatred of Jews. The post NY woman who celebrated Oct 7 attacks sent 30,000 to Islamic Jihad appeared first on World Israel News.

The New York City Race Where the Establishment Won

Joan Walsh And why that’s a good thing. The post The New York City Race Where the Establishment Won appeared first on The Nation.

New Hampshire governor signs law forcing schools to out transgender students

New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte just signed legislation requiring schools to out transgender students to legal guardians. The new state law effectively reverses a 2024 state Supreme Court decision that upheld students’ right to privacy.

Gov. Kathy Hochul to send $19 million to fund 8 NYC childcare construction projects

NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul is continuing to bankroll New York City’s major childcare expansion, with 19 million in capital grants awarded on Tuesday to eight “shovel-ready” childcare projects. It’s part of a total of 106 million for...

Medicare's New Approach to Halting Fraud Paying Off

Medicare's New Approach to Halting Fraud Paying Off

Prosper AI raises $30M from a16z to automate the patient journey

Most of what makes American healthcare expensive happens before a doctor is ever in the room, and after. Someone schedules the appointment, confirms the insurance, works out what the patient owes, and chases the payer when a claim stalls. It is slow, fragmented work, and by most estimates it wastes hundreds of billions of dollars [] This story continues at The Next Web

Queer Liberation March in New York City

Thousands participated in the Queer Liberation March in New York City on June 28, 2026. Continue reading Queer Liberation March in New York City at Workers.org