State upholds rule ordering unvaccinated health care workers to don masks Albany Times Union A midlevel appellate court has upheld the state Health Department’s 2013 order that health care workers […]
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Health Headlines for Thursday, February 25
Health Insurance Startup Oscar Narrows Hospital Networks to Compete Insurance Journal Oscar Health Insurance Corp. CEO Mario Schlosser has found the strategy he says will build his startup into a […]
Health Headlines for Wednesday, February 24
Health Republic may undergo criminal investigation by FBI Newsday The U.S. Department of Justice has forwarded to the FBI a request for a criminal investigation into the demise of the […]
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Coverage of Albany and New York State government – February 19, 2016 What’s Inside Governor Rallies for Paid Family Leave Governor Announces Judicial Appointments Governor Announces Water Quality initiatives Governor […]
JCOPE AO 16-01 – Consultants and Grassroots Lobbying
In late January, JCOPE approved what has proven to be the most high-profile and controversial advisory opinion in this history of lobbying regulation in New York State. Advisory Opinion 16-01 […]
Health Headlines for Tuesday, February 23
Sanders’ Health Plan Renews Debate On Universal Coverage New York Now When Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders stumps for health care for everyone, it always gets huge applause. Read the full […]
Health Headlines for Friday, February 19
Most small businesses down on Obamacare, see health care as big election issue Albany Business Review Most small business owners think the Affordable Care Act has hurt them, not helped […]
Plugged In @ Hinman Straub – Feb. 12, 2016
Coverage of Albany and New York State government – February 12, 2016 What’s Inside Legislative Budget Hearings Conclude Chief Judge DiFiore Sworn In; Launches Excellence Initiative Senate Approves Garcia for […]
Health Headlines for Wednesday, February 17
A Step Forward for Measuring Health Care Quality New York Times The government, doctors’ groups, insurers and patient advocates say they’re coming together on a common set of measurements for […]
NYC COIB Announces New Executive Director
The New York City Conflicts of Interest Board (NYC COIB) announced today that Carolyn Lisa Miller has been appointed as its Executive Director. She succeeds Mark Davies, who retired last […]