Health Headlines for Friday, February 12
Insurers Under Pressure to Improve Margins on Health Plans
Wall Street Journal
After most health insurers racked up financial losses on Affordable Care Act plans in 2014, many companies’ results for last year worsened, creating heavy pressure to improve performance this year.
Surprise Insurance Fees Often Follow Medical Emergencies
New York Times
Recovering from a medical procedure is always a challenge, but getting hit with unexpected insurance fees can add financial hardship to the process.
Why this health insurance CEO is concerned about a $15 minimum wage
Albany Business Review
The CEO of CDPHP says a minimum wage of $15 wouldn’t directly effect the non-profit health insurer but he’s still worried.
NY declares flu prevalent, orders safety steps
Democrat and Chronicle
Flu is widespread in the state, leading the Department of Health to require that health care workers who are not vaccinated against the virus must wear surgical masks when dealing with patients.
Sponsored story: Brush up on dental care
Democrat and Chronicle
Bright, healthy smiles start young, so teaching good dental habits to your children will benefit them for their entire lives – physically, socially, and even financially.
Cuomo defends state’s medical marijuana program
Capital New York
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday recognized that the state’s slow moving medical marijuana program is not “perfect,” but said he’d rather err on the side of caution than move it along too quickly.