Deal for PRI falls apart as malpractice insurer pulls offer Capital New York The deal to sell Physicians’ Reciprocal Insurers — the medical malpractice insurance company at the center of […]
Archive Author: Hinman Straub
Governor’s Office Subpoenaed in Federal Probe
Last Friday, the Daily News reported that “[a] former top aide and several others close to Gov. Cuomo are being probed by the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s office for potential improper […]
Health Headlines for Monday, May 2
The sickening cost of cures Albany Times Union/Blog It starts mildly enough, so mildly that people might not even realize they have it. In a few weeks, what symptoms there […]
Health Headlines for Friday, April 29
Colorado Weighs Replacing Obama’s Health Policy With Universal Coverage New York Times For years, voters in this swing state have rejected tax increases and efforts to expand government. But now […]
Health Headlines for Thursday, April 28
NY lawmakers consider tighter regulation of nurses Syracuse Post Standard State legislators are considering tightening regulation of nurses after a ProPublica investigation found New York does less than other states […]
Plugged In @ Hinman Straub – April 22, 2016
Coverage of Albany and New York State government – April 22, 2016 What’s Inside Special Election Results Presidential Primary Results Attorney General to Investigate Primary Election Voting Problems Governor Appoints […]
Health Headlines for Wednesday, April 27
Insurers agree to new coverage criteria for Hepatitis C Buffalo Business First Three of the region’s largest health insurers are among seven statewide that have agreed to change their policies […]
Health Headlines for Tuesday, April 26
New York Insurers to Change Coverage of Hepatitis C Drugs Wall Street Journal Seven health-insurance companies in New York will change their criteria for covering costly drugs that cure chronic […]
Mayor de Blasio, Lawyer Respond to Allegations of Election Law Violations
Last Friday evening, after reporting that the State Board of Elections’ Chief Enforcement Counsel had recommended that the Manhattan District Attorney’s office pursue criminal charges relating to the 2014 state […]
Health Headlines for Monday, April 25
Liquidation begins for failed Obamacare insurer Crain’s New York Business After months of uncertainty surrounding Health Republic Insurance of New York’s liquidation process, new court documents released April 22 provide […]