Health Headlines for Thursday, January 14
With Health Care Switch, Kentucky Ventures Into the Unknown
New York Times
There is no longer any question that Gov. Matt Bevin of Kentucky plans to shut down the health insurance exchange his state built to enroll residents for coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Now that he has notified the Obama administration of his intention to do so, the question is, will it change the law’s substantial impact there?
Cuomo proposes $91M for cancer screenings, research
Politico New York
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, whose longtime girlfriend’s public battle with breast cancer made headlines last year, has pledged to spend $91 million to increase cancer screenings and research.
The state of N.Y. health: Gov. Cuomo focuses on breast cancer, nutrition in address
Watertown Daily Times
Although health care issues were mentioned only in passing during Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s State of the State address on Wednesday afternoon, the governor did pledge to improve three particular public health issues — breast cancer, nutrition and homelessness.
Roswell Park awarded 3 federal grants for $4.4 million
Buffalo Business First
Three new federal grants totaling $4.4 million will support cancer research at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.