The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) will be holding its next meeting on Tuesday, August 9th at 10:30 am. The meeting agenda is here. In terms of substantive matters, […]
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Health Headlines for Thursday, August 4
Eight Possible Fates for the Obamacare Exchanges Bloomberg A lot’s been happening in the health-care markets. California announced that premiums would rise by an average of 13.2 percent on its […]
Plugged In @ Hinman Straub – July 29, 2016
Coverage of Albany and New York State government – July 29, 2016 Governor Announces New York City Subway Upgrades State Property Tax Cap to Remain Below One Percent Comptroller Report […]
Health Headlines for Tuesday, August 2
Obama Says V.A. Has Made Progress on Veterans Health Care New York Times President Obama said on Monday that his administration had made strides in turning around the veterans health […]
Health Headlines for Monday, August 1
New York tightens up mental health coverage WBFO Governor Andrew Cuomo says there will be zero tolerance for insurance companies who try to shirk their obligations. Read the full article […]
Health Headlines for Tuesday, July 26
5 health and medicine issues to watch for at the Democratic convention Stat Hillary Clinton led a health care reform effort in the 1990s, promoted medical research as a senator, […]
Health Headlines for Monday, July 25
With borders irrelevant, New York hospitals seek out-of-state partners Politico NY If you stand on a rooftop in Plattsburgh, you can see Vermont across Lake Champlain. So, for Stephens Mundy, […]
Health Headlines for Thursday, July 21
Aetna Ready to Fight for $37 Billion Humana Deal in Court Bloomberg Aetna Inc. is ready to go to court if necessary to proceed with its $37 billion takeover of […]
Health Headlines for Wednesday, July 20
Justice Dept. Will Seek to Block 2 Health Insurance Mergers New York Times The Justice Department is preparing lawsuits to block two giant health insurance deals, according to a person […]
Health Headlines for Tuesday, July 19
Starbucks Widens Workers’ Health-Insurance Options Wall Street Journal Starbucks Corp. on Monday became one of the most high-profile employers to switch its employees to a private health insurance exchange. Read […]