A conversation on health care Buffalo Business First Hospitals are finding new ways to work together, crossing long-standing lines that historically have kept competing health systems apart. Read the full […]
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Health Headlines for Thursday, December 10
New York State places 13th in two health care rankings Newsday New York has been placed 13th nationwide in two separate health rankings. Read the full article. U.S. Reports a […]
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Coverage of Albany and New York State government – December 4, 2015 What’s Inside Governor Nominates DiFiore as Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals Governor Announces Increased Security Presence […]
Health Headlines for Wednesday, December 9
Skyrocketing Prices for Generic Drugs Compromise Health Care U.S. News and World Report Many cardiac arrest patients can no longer count on getting a life-saving generic heart drug because it […]
Health Headlines for Tuesday, December 8
Drug overdoses killed nearly 800 people last year New York Post Nearly 800 people lost their lives in unintentional drug overdoses in New York City last year, the Health Department […]
JCOPE Releases More Information on Amnesty Program
Following up on its October announcement of a six month amnesty program, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) today announced more details about the program. Below are the eligibility […]
Calls for Ethics Reform Follow Conviction of Former Assembly Speaker
In the wake of the recent jury verdict that former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is guilty of extortion, honest-services fraud and money laundering, there have been a number of calls […]
Health Headlines for Monday, December 7
NY to provide information on health exchange at pharmacies Albany Times Union The New York health exchange says it’s partnering with CVS Pharmacy, Kinney Drugs and TOPS Markets around the […]
NYC CFB Is Hiring
The New York City Campaign Finance Board (NYC CFB) is seeking an attorney to enforce the city’s campaign finance law. The position requires a law degree, and at least one […]
JCOPE Seeks Public Comment on Draft Advisory Opinion
Earlier today, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) sent out an e-blast requesting public comment on a draft advisory opinion that would provide that the Lobbying Act applies to […]