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 […]
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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 […]
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Coverage of Albany and New York State government – February 5, 2016 What’s Inside Governor Nominates Rosado for Secretary of State Legislative Budget Hearings Continue Assembly Approves Paid Family Leave […]
State Board of Elections Seeking Associate Enforcement Counsel
The State Board of Elections (SBOE) has posted a notice for an Associate Counsel who will support the Chief Enforcement Counsel. The duties and responsibilities of the position include: Coordinating […]
Health Headlines for Tuesday, February 9
Nurses claim New York hospitals are understaffed, urge lawmakers to impose mandates Crain’s New York Business When the emergency room fills up—whether it’s a big accident, flu season or a […]
JCOPE to Hold Roundtable on Lobbying and Social Media
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE), the state’s lobbying regulator, is planning to hold a roundtable discussion on lobbying and social media in Manhattan this coming Friday, Feb. 12. […]