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 […]
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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 […]
JCOPE Posts Feb. 17th Meeting Agenda
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) holds its next meeting on February 17 at 10:30 at its offices in Albany. The meeting agenda includes a staff report on the […]
Health Headlines for Friday, February 12
Insurers Under Pressure to Improve Margins on Health Plans Wall Street Journal After most health insurers racked up financial losses on Affordable Care Act plans in 2014, many companies’ results […]
Health Headlines for Thursday, February 11
Education May Cut Dementia Risk, Study Finds New York Times The risk of developing dementia is decreasing for people with at least a high school education, according to an important […]
Health Headlines for Wednesday, February 10
On health care, Bernie betrayed vets to protect unions New York Post The conventional wisdom is that Hillary Clinton is the candidate with the honesty problem. But on at least […]