Coke and Pepsi Give Millions to Public Health, Then Lobby Against It New York Times The beverage giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have given millions of dollars to nearly 100 prominent […]
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Health Headlines for Monday, October 10
Trump and Clinton spar over Obamacare during presidential debate Albany Times Union “Obamacare is a disaster,” Trump said. “You know it, we all know it.” Read Full Article Anthem Says […]
Health Headlines for Friday, October 7
State regulators approve Albany Med, Saratoga Hospital affiliation Albany Business Review Albany Medical Center is expanding its presence in one of New York’s fastest-growing counties after the state health department […]
Health Headlines for Thursday, October 6
Theranos Closes Blood-Testing Labs to Focus on New Product Bloomberg Embattled startup Theranos Inc. will close its blood-testing labs and fire about 340 workers, shifting its focus to an experimental […]
Report: JCOPE Issues ‘Broad Subpoena’ to de Blasio Non-Profit, Also Looking at Donations
The New York Times reports that the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE), which is investigating New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s political nonprofit organization Campaign for One New […]
Health Headlines for Wednesday, October 5
Millions leaving government insurance money on table USA Today Millions of Americans who bought individual health insurance outside the Affordable Care Act’s public exchanges may be leaving money on the […]
Plugged In @ Hinman Straub – October 4, 2016
Coverage of Albany and New York State government – October 4, 2016 Governor Unveils Plans for New Penn Station State Puts New Protections in Place for Gift Card Users Comptroller […]
Health Headlines for Tuesday, October 4
Fidelis Care New York is expanding, hiring in Rochester Democrat and Chronicle A major health insurance provider in New York is expanding in Rochester and looking to grow its staff. […]
Health Headlines for Monday, October 3
Ailing Obama Health Care Act May Have to Change to Survive New York Times The fierce struggle to enact and carry out the Affordable Care Act was supposed to put […]
Health Headlines for Friday, September 30
Medicare Sets New Patient Safety Goals for Hospitals New York Times Medicare is setting new goals for keeping hospitalized patients safe and reducing readmissions after patients are discharged. Read the […]