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Assemblyman Slams North Star Health for Care Failures

3/12/2026

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Assemblyman Scott Gray called North Star Health Alliance's restructuring contract absurd amid financial troubles harming healthcare access in St. Lawrence and Jefferson counties, New York.
He urged state intervention, citing layoffs, unhonored contractual obligations, and a malfunctioning CT scanner at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center.
Gray argued that bankruptcy should not excuse neglecting employee rights or patient care, proposing funding for repairs, emergency services enhancements, and leadership accountability.

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Assemblyman Scott Gray called North Star Health Alliance's restructuring contract absurd amid financial troubles harming healthcare access in St. Lawrence and Jefferson counties, New York.
He urged state intervention, citing layoffs, unhonored contractual obligations, and a malfunctioning CT scanner at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center.
Gray argued that bankruptcy should not excuse neglecting employee rights or patient care, proposing funding for repairs, emergency services enhancements, and leadership accountability.