Coverage of Albany and New York State government Governor Announces Agreement with Public Employees Federation Governor Announces 300 New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations DFS Issues Report Critical of State Retirement […]
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Health Headlines for Tuesday, October 25
Some Health Plan Costs to Increase by an Average of 25 Percent, U.S. Says New York Times Premiums for midlevel health plans under the Affordable Care Act will increase by […]
JCOPE to Meet on Wednesday
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE), the state’s lobbying and ethics regulator, holds its next meeting on Wednesday at 10:30 am. According to the meeting agenda, staff will provide […]
Health Headlines for Monday, October 24
Why the U.S. Still Trails Many Wealthy Nations in Access to Care New York Times Many are still unhappy with Obamacare. Read Full Article GSK files potential $1 billion shingles […]
Health Headlines for Friday, October 21
Step therapy bill protects consumers, insurance leader says Lohud/Journal News Re “Cuomo needs to sign bill for patients, Kenneth Bandler writes,” Oct. 11 Community View: Read Full Article NY Dept. […]
Health Headlines for Thursday, October 20
Bullish on Obamacare Albany Times Union Health insurance premiums may be going up by double digits in some places and major insurers may be abandoning some markets, but Health & […]
Complaint Alleges Violation of New York’s New Independent Expenditure Law
The New York Post reports that the head of the New York State Republican Party has filed a complaint with the State Board of Elections charging the state teachers’ union […]
Health Headlines for Wednesday, October 19
Regulators approve higher health premiums to strengthen Obamacare insurers USA Today State insurance regulators across the country have approved health care premium increases higher than those requested by insurers, despite […]
Health Headlines for Tuesday, October 18
HealthCare.gov Will Add ‘Simple Choice’ Plans in Effort to Improve Value New York Times When the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplace opens in two weeks, many consumers will have […]
Plugged In @ Hinman Straub – October 18
Coverage of Albany and New York State government Top Cuomo Administration Staffer to Leave for Health Care Advocacy Group Attorney General Announces Awards for Local Governments JCOPE Releases Staff Proposal […]