Health Headlines for Wednesday, August 17
Medicaid drives 33 percent increase in New York State’s health exchange enrollment
Buffalo News
Enrollment in New York State’s health insurance exchange rose by one-third this year as more residents signed up for Medicaid and also a new, low-cost plan for those not eligible for Medicaid, according to the latest report from the state Health Department.
Osteoporosis, a Disease With Few Treatment Options, May Soon Have One More
New York Times
A large clinical trial of a new osteoporosis drug found that it stimulates bone growth and prevents fractures at least as well as the only other such drug on the market.
Health insurance costs to rise next year, NY Fed says
Newsday
The cost of health insurance will rise next year faster than the rate of inflation for factories in New York State, service firms in the metropolitan area and their respective employees, according to surveys released Tuesday.
NY leads nation in commitment to prevent colon cancer
The Daily News
The National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT) — an organization co-founded by the American Cancer Society and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — has gathered pledges from 1,000 organizations committed to increasing the national colon cancer screening rate to 80 percent by the year 2018, and New York State (NYS) is leading the nation in number of pledges.
Health care tops N.Y. public authority payrolls
Albany Times Union
When it comes to public authorities, hospital executives and physicians top the pay list, according to a report released Tuesday of records for nearly 15,000 people who work at 72 public authorities across the state.
Ouch! Retiree healthcare costs hit record $260K
New York Post
The average 65-year-old couple retiring today will need $260,000 just to cover healthcare expenses, a new study shows.
Cuomo: $50 million to home care for the aging
Albany Times Union/Blog
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is out with news that a $50 million round of funding is going to home care services for the aging.