Federal court lets New York slash funding to some health insurers and give it to others Crain’s New York Business A federal court ruled today that the state Department of […]
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New SBOE Regs Give Commissioners Greater Control Over the Independent Enforcement Counsel
The state Board of Elections has approved amendments to (9 NYCRR Part 6203) that give the Commissioner more authority over the investigations being conducted by the board’s chief enforcement counsel. […]
Health Headlines for Monday, August 13
The perils of single-payer health care in New York State Newsday Editorial The New York Health Act, which would launch state-financed single-payer health care in New York, has passed in […]
State Board of Elections Approves New Digital Disclosure Rules
At its meeting last week, the state Board of Elections approved emergency regulations dealing with online political advertisements published by independent expenditure groups. The regulations carry out the provisions of […]
Health Headlines for Thursday, August 9
FACT CHECK: Sanders spins savings in Medicare plan ABC News Sen. Bernie Sanders is skimming over the facts in claiming that his “Medicare for all” plan will lead to big […]
Health Headlines for Tuesday, August 7
Trump’s Short-Term Health Insurance Policies Quickly Run Into Headwinds New York Times The Trump administration’s efforts to allow health insurers to market short-term medical plans as a cheap alternative to […]
Health Headlines for Monday, August 6
Welcome to the New Health-Care Debate Bloomberg America’s health-care debate is entering a new phase. Liberals, inspired by self-described socialists such as Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative-to-be Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, are […]
Health Headlines for Thursday, August 2
Use of prescription opioids in U.S. remains high Reuters Use of prescription opioids remains high in the U.S., despite public health efforts and growing awareness of risks for abuse and […]
Plugged In @ Hinman Straub – July 31, 2018
What’s Inside Democrats Continue Call to Renew NYC School Zone Speed Camera Program Governor Travels to Puerto Rico to Support Recovery and Rebuilding Initiative Governor Pardons Seven Facing Deportation Attorney […]
Health Headlines for Tuesday, July 31
Study: ‘Medicare for all’ projected to cost $32.6 trillion AP News Sen. Bernie Sanders’ “Medicare for all” plan would boost government health spending by $32.6 trillion over 10 years, requiring […]