Only 15 Percent of U.S. Adults Now Smoke, CDC Finds NBC News The nation seems to be kicking its smoking habit faster than ever before. Read Full Article More Men […]
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Governor Challenges Legislature to Close LLC Loophole
Earlier today, Gov. Cuomo announced that he is submitting to the Legislature legislation to close the LLC loophole in New York State. The Governor has sent the Legislature eight bills […]
Health Headlines for Tuesday, May 24
Republicans offer plan to compete against Obamacare, not repeal it Albany Business Review The latest Republican attempt to address Obamacare wouldn’t repeal the Affordable Care Act, but instead establish a […]
Health Headlines for Monday, May 23
Insurance industry not to blame for medical costs Albany Business Review In 2008, when the price of oil peaked at more than $145 per barrel, Americans were outraged. Read Full […]
Health Headlines for Friday, May 20
13 Million Adults Could Be Eligible to Purchase Medicare Coverage Under Proposed Clinton Plan Avalere Read the full article Families seek help with insurance for addicted loved ones Buffalo News […]
Health Headlines for Thursday, May 19
With rising costs and decreasing federal help, insurers ask for big rate increases Capital New York New York State insurers selling plans on the individual market are asking the Cuomo […]
Health Headlines for Wednesday, May 18
Senate report lists 48 ways to combat heroin epidemic Albany Times Union/Blog The state Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction released its 2016 report Tuesday with 48 recommendations […]
JCOPE Responds to PR Firm Lawsuit Challenging Advisory Opinion
In Politico NY, Bill Mahoney reports that the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) has filed papers responding to the lawsuit that five public relations firms filed in March challenging […]
Plugged In @ Hinman Straub – May 13, 2016
Coverage of Albany and New York State government – May 13, 2016 What’s Inside Governor Announces Task Force to Combat Heroin and Prescription Opioid Crisis Governor Announces First Round of […]
Health Headlines for Tuesday, May 17
Spending off to slow start under Medicaid waiver project Capital New York The state’s Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment program, the most ambitious Medicaid reform effort in New York history, […]