U.S. blocks health insurer Aetna’s $34 billion Humana acquisition Reuters A U.S. judge blocked on Monday health insurer Aetna Inc’s proposed $34 billion acquisition of smaller peer Humana Inc, raising […]
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Governor Proposes Ethics, Campaign Finance and Procurement Reforms in Executive Budget
Last Tuesday, Gov. Cuomo released his 2017-18 Executive budget proposal. In addition to putting forward a state spending plan for 2017-18, the Governor’s proposal includes a “good government and ethics […]
Health Headlines for Monday, January 23
Uncertainty drives consumers to state’s insurance exchange Buffalo News An average of 2,000 people a day signed up for the state’s health insurance exchange over the past month, as the […]
Health Headlines for Friday, January 20
Judge to block mega-merger of Anthem and Cigna New York Post A federal judge is expected to block a proposed mega-merger between Anthem and Cigna — a $54 billion deal […]
Health Headlines for Thursday, January 19
Before His HHS Nom, Price Had Employer Health Insurance In His Sights Talking Point Memo For years Republican critiques of the Affordable Care Act have zeroed in on the effect […]
Health Headlines for Wednesday, January 18
Concerns rise in New York over Republican proposal for high-risk pools Politico The Cuomo administration this week came out against high-risk pools, an idea favored by Republicans that creates a […]
Health Headlines for Tuesday, January 17
Health Law’s Repeal Could Raise Costs and Number of Uninsured, New Report Says New York Times The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said on Tuesday that repealing major provisions of the […]
Plugged In @ Hinman Straub – January 17, 2017
Coverage of Albany and New York State government – January 17, 2017 Governor Delivers Regional ‘State of the State’ Addresses Governor Announces Agreement to Close Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant […]
Hinman Straub Announces Addition of Six Professionals
Albany, NY – Hinman Straub is pleased to welcome six professionals to its team of attorneys and policy experts. Matthew Leonardo, David Morgen, Jana Lee Pruitt, Wendy Saunders, Kerri Tily […]
Health Headlines for Friday, January 13
NY extends deadline for February health coverage Democrat & Chronicle New York residents will now have until Wednesday to enroll in a health plan through the state’s marketplace for coverage […]