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 […]
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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 […]
US Attorney Issues Statement on Moreland Commission Investigation
Preet Bharara, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has issued the following statement “relating to the Moreland Commission investigation:” “After a thorough investigation of interference with the […]
Health Headlines for Friday, January 8
First Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in New York Open New York Times New York joined the ranks of nearly half the states on Thursday in allowing the use of medical marijuana […]
JCOPE Lobbying Amnesty Program Underway
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) has launched its Lobbying Amnesty Program, which runs through June 30, 2016. It is not a general amnesty program, but is limited to […]
Health Headlines for Thursday, January 7
$200 million tax hike possible after health co-op collapse Albany Times Union Are New Yorkers looking at a health insurance tax to pay for the more than $200 million in […]