Health Care
Premium hikes expected in 2011
Employers are steeling themselves for another 9 percent hike in health costs.
Good Sam cardio team is among best
Despite high ratings, patients by-pass the Hudson Valley for health services in New York City
Health care in brief
The state won an initial court ruling in a lawsuit by nursing homes.
Health care’s uncertain future
Businesses face pay-or-play choices and still-rising health care costs at the start of the federal health care overhaul.
Low-income senior housing planned
Development would bring community life and independence to low-income Dutchess seniors.
Couple creates, franchises kids fitness classes
Entrepreneurial fitness fanatics garner interest from franchisees in children’s interactive gym experience.
A hefty fine for labor violations
ORMC subcontractor is fined for failing to report wages and pay overtime.
Health care in crisis mode
State health care providers say they are in critical condition.
Q&A
Michele A. Quirolo, president and CEO, Visiting Nurse Association of Hudson Valley, talks about the importance of home health care.
June is national CMV Awareness Month
CMV virus prevention needs more attention, specialists say.
Dutchess sleep center accredited
Northern Dutchess Hospital Sleep Center gets national accreditation.
Clear-sighted help
Optician teams with Lions Club to provide eye care.
Diagnosis negative
With reimbursements declining and health care reform looming, more doctors are opting out of Medicare.
State overhauls CON law
An overhaul of Connecticut’s certificate of need laws met resistance.
Nurse practitioners ready to fill gap
Primary care shortage could amp up need for alternative care, including the nurse practitioner.
