Department of Health analysis of the House Republican’s American Health Care Act has confirmed that the proposed legislation would put the health care coverage of more than 1 million New Yorkers in significant jeopardy. Albany, NY – March 9, 2017 – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a Department of Health analysis of the House Republican’s American Health Care Act has confirmed that the proposed legislation would put the health care coverage of more than 1 million New Yorkers in significant jeopardy.
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Governor Cuomo Announces Action to Expand Cutting-Edge Breast Cancer Screening Options For Women
Governor Cuomo announced that health insurers are required under New York Insurance Law to provide medically necessary coverage for 3-D mammograms without co-pays, coinsurance, or deductibles. Albany, NY – February 28, 2017 – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that health insurers are required under New York Insurance Law to provide medically necessary coverage for 3-D mammograms without co-pays, coinsurance, or deductibles.
Governor Cuomo Announces Action to Expand Cutting-Edge Breast Cancer Screening Options for Women
3-D mammography screening, or tomosynthesis, can be more effective at detecting cancer in dense breast tissue, which is more common in women of color. This action builds on actions the Governor took earlier this year to support the health and reproductive rights of New York women, and legislation he signed last year to enhance access to breast cancer screenings.
New York attorney general bids to become Trumpa s No. 1 enemy
… immigration, Schneiderman’s team is preparing to challenge the White House on the environment, civil rights, women’s health care, labor rules and consumer protection, among other issues. “No matter how rich or powerful you are, if you’re …
ACA repeal vs. N.Y.: Tallying up the harm
President Trump and Congressional Republicans are determined to repeal the Affordable Care Act and roll back the coverage gains and consumer protections the law has provided for millions of Americans. With no clear or realistic plan for replacement in sight, consumers, health care providers and insurers both in New York and across the nation are united in their fears regarding the chaos that could ensue.
This Week From Albany: De Blasio, football injuries, budget
… already enacted laws prohibiting those under 21 from buying cigarettes. Supporters say that when combined with public health outreach efforts and tobacco taxes, raising the smoking age will prevent many teens from risking their health by becoming …
Trump Adviser Kellyanne Conway Says Obamacare – Penalty’ Will End
Kellyanne Conway, a key adviser to President Donald Trump, said the new administration plans to end the Affordable Care Act’s requirement that most people have health insurance, a step that could destabilize the law’s markets. Conway, in an interview airing Sunday on NBC News’ “Sunday Today With Willie Geist,” appeared to indicate that the law’s requirement that most employers offer coverage to their full-time workers would also end.
NY gov requires insurance companies to cover contraception
New York governor Andrew Cuomo is requiring health insurance companies to cover medically necessary abortions and most forms of contraception at no cost to women. The regulations are an effort to safeguard protections women currently receive under the Affordable Care Act.
NY gov requires insurance companies to cover contraceptives
New York governor Andrew Cuomo s is requiring health insurance companies to cover medically necessary abortions and most forms of contraception at no cost to women. The regulations are an effort to safeguard protections women currently receive under the Affordable Care Act.
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New York governor Andrew Cuomo s is requiring health insurance companies to cover medically necessary abortions and most forms of contraception at no cost to women. The regulations are an effort to safeguard protections women currently receive under the Affordable Care Act.
Andrew Cuomo: States, use your power to protect women’s rights
… and they deserve a workplace environment free of sexual harassment. They also deserve the right to control their health and reproductive decisions and to receive paid family leave when they have children. This week, we are taking regulatory action …
Gov. Cuomo announces six point plan to attack drug abuse
… to high schools for recovery [to] making fentanyl a controlled substance.” Jefferson County Public Health Planner Stephen A. Jennings also heads the Alliance for Better Communities, a coalition of community members across industries and …
Gov. Cuomoa s plan would cap prescription drug costs
… drugmakers to pay a surcharge when prices exceed the cap. Revenues from the surcharges would be distributed to health insurers to reduce premium costs in the following year, Cuomo said Wednesday. Pharmacy benefit managers, which negotiate drug …
NY problem gamblers can get care at state treatment centers
Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the treatment centers have been granted waivers allowing them to admit people with problem gambling as their primary diagnosis. The centers traditionally accept people with chemical dependencies.
N.Y. estimates $3.7 billion loss from Obamacare repeal
N.Y. estimates $3.7 billion loss from Obamacare repeal About 2.7 million New Yorkers would lose health insurance, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hYHdp3 Donald Trump speaks to the crowd at Trump National Golf Club in Briarcliff, following the primaries in six states June 7, 2016.
Obamacare’ repeal would hurt millions in NY
… “The cost of a repeal of the Affordable Care Act, to state and local budgets and to the New Yorkers who depend on its health care coverage, is simply too high to justify,” “Since its implementation, the Affordable Care Act has become a powerful tool …
NY estimates $3.7B loss from Obamacare repeal
About 2.7 million New Yorkers would lose health insurance and the state would incur a $3.7 billion budget hit if Congress repeals the Affordable Care Act. NY estimates $3.7B loss from Obamacare repeal About 2.7 million New Yorkers would lose health insurance and the state would incur a $3.7 billion budget hit if Congress repeals the Affordable Care Act.
States re-examine cybersecurity after Russia accused of hack
… Russia “has been attempting to hack our electric grid, which we rely upon to support our quality-of-life, economy, health and safety.” Burlington Electric noted it wasn’t connected to the grid system and didn’t explain how the malware got onto the …
Trump ally sparks outrage for wishing for Obama’s death
A Donald Trump ally has ignited widespread outrage after wishing for US President Barack Obama’s death and making racially charged comments about the first lady. Carl Paladino-a businessman who served as a co-chairman of the president-elect’s New York State election campaign-made the incendiary jabs in a year-end feature published on Friday in Artvoice, a weekly newspaper in upstate New York.