Health Headlines for Friday, June 17
U.S. Health-Care Law Just Got Even More Confusing
Bloomberg
The Supreme Court is supposed to take appellate cases to make the law clearer. Today’s opinion on health-care fraud had the opposite effect.
The Latest: Lawmakers seek compromises to end 2016 session
Albany Times Union
The Latest on the New York Legislature as it works toward adjournment (all times eastern):
State Senate unanimously approves Hoosick Falls bill
Politico
The State Senate unanimously approved a bill late Thursday that would make it easier for residents of Hoosick Falls to file lawsuits against polluters responsible for the water crisis in the upstate village.
Stirpe’s bill to study cost of long-term insurance coverage passes Assembly
Madison County Courier
Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that a bill he introduced providing for a long-term care insurance cost study passed the Assembly (A.10711).
Kaleida interviewing developers for Children’s Hospital reuse project
Buffalo News
Kaleida Health is preparing to hold final interviews and discussions with the four developers who proposed reuse concepts for the Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo site on Bryant Street, as it moves toward its mid-year decision and announcement on which firm will win the bidding.
Western New York health centers funded for expanded services
Buffalo Business First
Two Western New York health care centers will share in a $8.6 million allocation of funding to expand oral health care services.