State fines HealthNow $750,000 for insurance law violation Buffalo Business News State insurance regulators have fined Buffalo-based HealthNow New York $750,000 for improperly denying coverage to small groups of fewer […]
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Health Headlines for Wednesday, January 20
Cuomo enters national debate with proposal to cap drug prices Capital New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is seeking effectively to cap the price of certain pharmaceuticals and require unprecedented transparency […]
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Coverage of Albany and New York State government – January 15, 2016 What’s Inside Governor Delivers State of the State/Budget Address Governor Cleared By US Attorney in Moreland Commission Shutdown […]
Health Headlines for Tuesday, January 19
Health groups to push for additions to Cuomo budget Politico New York Health care lobbyists, advocates and policy wonks who thumbed through Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s budget proposals last Wednesday had […]
Health Headlines for Monday, January 18
Health Reform Realities New York Times Health reform is the signature achievement of the Obama presidency. Read the full article Even Talking About Reducing Drug Prices Can Reduce Drug Prices […]
SBOE Releases 2016 Filing Calendar
The State Board of Elections has released the state’s 2016 campaign finance disclosure calendar. It’s important to be mindful that the Governor may call special legislative elections to fill vacancies […]
Health Headlines for Thursday, January 14
With Health Care Switch, Kentucky Ventures Into the Unknown New York Times There is no longer any question that Gov. Matt Bevin of Kentucky plans to shut down the health […]
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Coverage of Albany and New York State government – January 8, 2016 What’s Inside Senate, Assembly Begin 2016 Legislative Session Governor Offers 2016 Agenda Preview Senate Announces Committee Leadership Changes […]
Health Headlines for Wednesday, January 13
Excellus giving away $87,000 to fund nonprofit health programs Syracuse Post Standard Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is giving away $87,000 to upstate nonprofits that are improving health. Read the full article […]
Health Headlines for Tuesday, January 12
In N.Y. Policy on Out-of-Network Medical Bills, a Model for Other States? Wall Street Journal Medical bills for out-of-network providers can surprise consumers with thousands of dollars in costs they […]