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A nurse at New York Presbyterian hospital has been suspended for making online comments suggesting disappointment that Donald Trump wasn't assassinated. Her remarks, which violated the ethical standards of healthcare professionals, sparked significant backlash. Similar incidents involving other healthcare workers and professionals making inappropriate comments about Trump have also led to suspensions and investigations.
Mount Sinai and UnitedHealthcare have reached a new contract agreement, restoring coverage for thousands of patients after a monthslong dispute. All Mount Sinai facilities are back in network with UnitedHealthcare, ensuring uninterrupted coverage for affiliated doctors. Meanwhile, a separate contract dispute between Aetna and New York-Presbyterian health system could potentially jeopardize coverage for tens of thousands of New Yorkers if a deal is not reached by the end of the month.
Aetna and New York-Presbyterian are in contract negotiations, and if an agreement isn't reached by the end of March, tens of thousands of Aetna-insured New Yorkers could lose coverage for New York-Presbyterian's hospitals and physician networks. The dispute revolves around reimbursement rates, with both sides blaming each other for the impasse. This situation reflects a broader trend of large health insurers and major hospital networks clashing over payment rates, potentially disrupting patients' care and limiting their options.