Drug Costs in the Spotlight With Trump’s Pick for Health Secretary Bloomberg The drug executive President Donald Trump has picked to lead the Department Health and Human Services isn’t likely […]
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Health Headlines for Friday, November 10
Pace of Sign-Ups Under Affordable Care Act Blows Past Prior Years New York Times More than 600,000 people signed up last week for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, […]
Health Headlines for Thursday, November 9
Ending Medical Tax Break Could Be a ‘Gut Punch’ to the Middle Class New York Times Suzanne Hollack tried to care for her husband at home after he was diagnosed […]
Voters Approve Pension Forfeiture Constitutional Amendment
New York voters have approved a constitutional amendment that will allow judges to reduce or revoke the pensions of public officials who are convicted of a felony related to his […]
Health Headlines for Wednesday, November 8
Trump Administration Will Support Work Requirements for Medicaid New York Times The Trump administration announced on Tuesday what it called “a new day for Medicaid,” telling state health officials that […]
Plugged In @ Hinman Straub – November 7, 2017
High Profile Races on the General Election Ballot 2017 Ballot Propositions Comptroller: State ‘Faces Serious Fiscal Challenges’ Governor Announces $59 Million for Weatherization Assistance Governor Announces Launch of New York […]
Health Headlines for Tuesday, November 7
Record surge in ObamaCare enrollments New York Post A record number of Americans are reportedly signing up for ObamaCare, despite uncertainty surrounding health-care markets and White House cutbacks to the […]
Health Headlines for Monday, November 6
U.S. House approves funding for children’s healthcare program Reuters The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved legislation to continue a federal insurance program for millions of lower-income children and […]
Health Headlines for Friday, November 3
Health care enrollment counselors facing stiff challenges AP News It’s not easy being an advocate for the Affordable Care Act right now. Read more Obamacare open enrollment is in full […]
Plugged In @ Hinman Straub – November 2, 2017
Coverage of Albany and New York State government Governor Signs Bill Restricting E-Cigarettes Governor Signs Bill to Provide Benefits to Volunteer Firefighters With Cancer Governor Announces Cancer Research Initiative New […]