Doctors slow down care for cost of malpractice insurance
In Sullivan County two physicians, Dr Paul Jones and Dr Herman Goldfarb, cut back on accepting new patients due to soaring malpractice premiums. Jones, an orthopedic surgeon, faces premiums rivaling his income, while Goldfarb, an internist and cardiologist, sees a $4500 annual premium. Both promise regular patients continued care and will treat emergencies.
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Monticello
Sullivan County
Sullivan
Paul Jones
Herman Goldfarb
Jones
Goldfarb
Argonaut Insurance Co
New York City
Bergen
Leonard Weiss
Middletown
New State Medical Society
Fawne Clay
Citizens Advisory Committee
Rockland County Social Services Dept
Doctors weigh costs and patient access amid rising insurance
A doctor speaks on the impact of astronomical insurance bills on care. He notes the temptation to slow new patient intake, defends treating emergencies, and cites defensive medicine as a response while acknowledging guilt and professional duty. Other physicians express necessity of insurance and concerns over radiation and costs.
Regional health agency plan discussed by county leaders
About 500 residents heard a Mount Saint Mary College forum on a proposed seven county regional health agency funded by the federal government. The plan would centralize health planning, set standards, and guide funding for mental health and hospital programs while potentially paving the way for a federal health insurance act.
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Newburgh
New York City
Florence Fiore
Dept. of Health Education and Welfare
Ms. Fiore
Mount Saint Mary College
Congress
Maralyn Mosely
Westchester Coalition For Health
Gordon McAleer
Northern Metropolitan Hospital Assn
Orange County
Louis V. Mills
William Barnes
Dutchess County
Alfred del Bello
Westchester County
Rivera defense stalls as insanity doubt lingers at trial
In Goshen 24-year-old Wilfredo Rivera faces a murder trial for the Newburgh shooting of Officer William M. Robinson. After years of competency hearings, Judge Isseks ruled Rivera fit to stand trial. Defense psychiatrist cites involuntary amnesia while prosecutors press ahead as insanity remains unproven. Jury resumes at 9:30 a.m. with issues unresolved.
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Goshen
Wilfredo
Willie” Rivera
Newburgh
Rivera
Hirschfeld
Puerto Rico
Robinson
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Jeffrey Page
County Hears Regional Health Agency
Reginald Gale
Joseph Bergen
State Health Dept
Ninth District
New York State Medical Society
Tom Hundley
Angel N. Miranda
Howard Hirschfeld
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