Health Headlines for Wednesday, April 27
Insurers agree to new coverage criteria for Hepatitis C
Buffalo Business First
Three of the region’s largest health insurers are among seven statewide that have agreed to change their policies to expand coverage for chronic Hepatitis C treatment.
City medical practice expands services
Buffalo Business First
The Greater Buffalo United Accountable Healthcare Network has expanded with a new care coordination program for individuals with HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted diseases.
State ethics committee sends referral on Upstate Medical University to Schneiderman
Capital New York
The state’s ethics committee on Tuesday made a referral to Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s office for “possible criminal prosecution” related to Upstate Medical University.
De Blasio unveils plan to stabilize Health + Hospitals alongside budget proposal
City and State
For the second time since January, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced he was sending an immediate infusion of cash to the municipal hospital system while unveiling a budget proposal – this time, embedding a $160 million payment in a larger plan to stabilize the Health + Hospitals system.
Hospitals under the knife: At long last, de Blasio moves to stop the bleeding at New York City’s public hospitals
New York Daily News
The long-in-coming financial collapse of New York City’s public hospitals has finally become critical enough to force Mayor de Blasio to do . . . something.
Amherst pain doctor faces federal charges
Buffalo News
Eugene J. Gosy is one of the busiest pain-management doctors in the state.
Is some of this $2 million yours? Here’s how to find out …
Observer Dispatch
More than 10,800 people and companies in New York state are entitled to a share of more than $2.36 million in unclaimed funds being held by Excellus Health Plan, according to a news release.