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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Data released by the government on Wednesday is shedding light on the mystery of just how high a hospital bill might go - and whether it's cheaper to get that care across town. There are vast disparities in cost among hospitals in the same area, including Central New York.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  With the "fiscal cliff" looming, AARP is warning that changes being considered for Social Security and Medicare could harm older New Yorkers.

Monday, November 19, 2012  A Utica doctor is charged with 19 counts of fraud.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Governor Andrew Cuomo was in Syracuse on Friday afternoon to endorse congressional candidate Dan Maffei (D).

Thursday, October 25, 2012  The New York comptroller says the state is spending about $12 billion a year to deal with obesity, which is reaching "epidemic proportions" in children, affecting nearly one-third of them.

Monday, August 13, 2012  Voters are just getting to know Paul Ryan and what he stands for, but the fact that he's at the top of the ticket means he could have an important impact on congressional races throughout the nation and Central New York.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca will pay more than $3 million to settle claims that it submitted false claims to Medicare and Medicaid.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says his mostly flat budget proposal of about $132 billion is a tool for shaping a new future for the state.

Saturday, December 03, 2011  You need to enroll if you're just 65, or change plans to fit your health needs

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  Republican and Democrat have different reasons, same goals

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  If you need to go to a Social Security Office, you'll have less time to get your business taken care of.

Friday, July 29, 2011  A local doctor is under arrest after police say he defrauded the government and stole tens of thousands of dollars from Medicare and Medicaid.

Thursday, July 28, 2011  As high as health care costs are today, they're going to get much higher in just nine years, according to a new government report.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  The battle over raising the nation's debt ceiling has come to the door of Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle.

Sunday, July 17, 2011  Info sessions on Medicare changes and more