Republicans release new plan to lower health premiums, stabilize Obamacare markets USA Today Sen. Lamar Alexander and other congressional Republicans are pressing forward with their latest plan to stabilize Obamacare […]
Archive Author: Hinman Straub
Health Headlines for Monday, March 19
Pair of state lawmakers back legislation on prescription drug costs Rome Sentinel State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-47, Rome, and state Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi, D-119, Utica, have announced their support for […]
Health Headlines for Friday, March 16
Donna Frescatore to take over as state Medicaid director Politico Donna Frescatore, who has led NY State of Health — the state’s online insurance exchange — for the last five […]
Health Headlines for Thursday, March 15
NY AG Seeks Sales, Marketing Records of Opioid Distributors US News The office of New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has served subpoenas on two opioid distributors as part of […]
Health Headlines for Wednesday, March 14
Skepticism over benefits sinks Trump-backed drug bill in House Politico House Republicans’ bid to lift the hopes of terminally ill patients failed in an unexpectedly tight vote Tuesday night. Read […]
Plugged In @ Hinman Straub – March 14, 2018
Coverage of Albany and New York State government State Budget Update Senate Approves School Safety Package; Assembly Approves Gun Control Bills Governor Releases Open Letter to President Trump Urging Action […]
Attorney General Indicts Mount Vernon Mayor for Improper Use of Campaign Funds
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced today that his office has indicted the Mayor of Mount Vernon for a series of charges relating to the personal use of campaign funds. […]
Health Headlines for Monday, March 12
Cuomo administration open to rescinding delay of children’s Medicaid redesign Politico The Cuomo administration will consider scrapping its plan to delay promised Medicaid reform for children, telling advocates on a […]
Health Headlines for Friday, March 9
Health Officials Assail ‘Pricing Schemes’ That Gouge Patients New York Times Alex M. Azar II, the secretary of health and human services, said Thursday that doctors and hospitals should tell […]
Health Headlines for Thursday, March 8
Cigna to spend about $52 billion for Express Scripts Syracuse Post Standard Health insurer Cigna will spend about $52 billion to acquire the pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts, the latest […]