Trump Says He Got Rid of Obamacare. The I.R.S. Doesn’t Agree. New York Times At a rally in Michigan a little over a week ago, President Trump assured his supporters […]
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Health Headlines for Friday, May 4
More Americans are going without health insurance Money Watch Earlier this week the Commonwealth Fund released its annual Affordable Care Act Tracking Survey, and the news isn’t good for consumers […]
Health Headlines for Thursday, May 3
On Anniversary of House Obamacare Repeal, Democrats Look to Extract a Price New York Times A year ago Friday, Representative Claudia Tenney of New York stood among dozens of enthusiastic […]
Health Headlines for Wednesday, May 2
POLL: 62% of NYers don’t finish prescribed opioids WBFO 88.7 The latest Siena College poll on opioids says 24 percent of New Yorkers were prescribed opioids in the last two […]
Plugged In @ Hinman Straub – May 1, 2018
Coverage of Albany and New York State government – May 1, 2018 Governor Proposes Ban on Plastic Carryout Bags Brooklyn Senator Will Continue to Caucus With GOP Three Majority State […]
Health Headlines for Tuesday, May 1
Study: Palliative Care Reduces Hospital Stay, Cost of Sickest Patients US News The largest meta-analysis conducted on palliative care found adding the care to a patient’s treatment plan reduces hospital […]
Health Headlines for Monday, April 30
Seeing results: Implementing DSRIP program has benefited north country Watertown Daily Times More than halfway through their timeline, those carrying out the goals of the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment […]
Health Headlines for Friday, April 27
20 States Seek to Block Obama’s Health Care Law US News Likely to change more lives than any other emerging sector Read more The fine print of those short-term health […]
Health Headlines for Thursday, April 26
New Medicaid director embraces dual role Politico (subscription required) When Donna Frescatore took over as the state’s new Medicaid director earlier this month, she certainly didn’t need to introduce herself […]
Health Headlines for Wednesday, April 25
Hospitals To Be Required To Post Prices Online As Part Of CMS Push To Increase Transparency Kaiser Health News The price lists may still be confusing to consumers, though, because […]