Under a little-noticed provision of the health care bill, states would no longer have to consider schools eligible Medicaid providers, meaning they would not be entitled to reimbursements.

“It’s devastating,” Mr. George said of the potential impact of losing Medicaid funding. “Our most vulnerable citizens are going to be suffering the most…”

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The House of Representatives is expected to vote today on the AHCA.  Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and other members of the NY delegation seem ready to approve the retooled bill.

“I’m calling on all of New York’s Congressional delegation—Republican and Democrat alike—to stand up for New York values and vote against this terrible bill,” said Governor Andrew Cuomo.

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Representing the North Country — a geographically huge conservative-leaning district with a Medicaid population of 200,000, about one-seventh of its population — Stefanik has walked a tightrope between conservative values and loyalty to Ryan, and the practical needs of her constituency.

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John Kemp, CEO of The Viscardi Center, was the keynote speaker at Long Island Business News’ Diversity in Business Awards on April 25.

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Special education will see a modest increase in federal funding under a bipartisan agreement to avert a government shutdown.

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It’s tough for someone on the autism spectrum to find an apartment and job. First, they have to find a good fit. Then, the interest has to go both ways.

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“Life, Animated” is a documentary about a young man with autism who began to communicate through Disney animated films.

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“Nonprofit agencies will not survive if proper funding levels are not maintained and New York State does not return to regular cost of living adjustments.”

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Edward Matthews, CEO of CP of NYS Affiliate Adapt Community Network, formerly UCP of NYC, talks about the organization’s name change and how managed care will affect our field. His remarks were published in the April 25th on-line editions of Crain’s Health Pulse.

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