Health Headlines for Monday, August 28

Major Cuomo donor got state OK for huge health rate hikes

Albany Times Union

A company whose officials have been major donors to Gov. Andrew Cuomo – and which received an unusual $25 million state grant for projects it was already building – also was allowed by state insurance regulators to issue a huge rate increase for plans sold by its health care company.

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Health system chief says Obamacare rule change led to insurer’s early death

Crain’s New York Business

Northwell Health chief executive Michael Dowling said the system’s decision to disband its insurance company will not hinder its plans to better manage patients’ health in order to capture the savings of reduced costs.

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Looking Beyond the Obamacare Debate to Improve Health Care

New York Times/Editorial

Now that Republicans in Congress appear to have at least temporarily abandoned their crusade against the Affordable Care Act, it seems like a good time for lawmakers to come up with plans to fulfill their promises to increase access to health care and to lower costs.

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Getting a handle on insurance prices

Niagara Gazette/Editorial

Deep concerns over rising health insurance costs for residents in this state are as justified as the feelings of millions across the nation.

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Big changes expected in many 2018 Medicare Advantage plans

CBS News

As if there isn’t enough to worry about when it comes to finding health insurance, add this item to the list: Medicare Advantage.

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