Health Care

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and 1199SEIU President George Gresham

Health Care

State budget includes health care fund after $2.8 million lobbying push

New York’s 2018-19 budget responded to the Trump administration by creating a new health care shortfall fund.

By BEN JAY

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo with Health Commissioner Howard Zucker and Budget Director Robert Mujica

Health Care

Cuomo’s ‘half-baked’ health care revenue proposals

Experts warn that the governor's plan to tax the health care industry is a risky bet.

By FRANK G. RUNYEON

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Health Care

Health care officials offer diagnoses for New York's funding challenges

Richard Gottfried, Mitchell Katz and Carlina Rivera weigh in.

By CITY & STATE

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Health Care

Exclusive: NYC Council to consider bills to combat opioid epidemic

One would make citizens first responders.

By GRACE SEGERS

Policy

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Health Care

NYC looks to San Francisco as a model for universal health care

But it’s not exactly single-payer.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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Health Care

NY Medicaid Director Jason Helgerson’s legacy of reform

The state program now spends less and focuses more on outcomes.

By GRACE SEGERS

Policy

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Health Care

On life support

The health care programs in New York that have been targeted by the federal government.

By GRACE SEGERS

Policy

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Health Care

Cuomo’s plan to tax health insurance industry raises concerns

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are questioning the governor's proposal.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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Health Care

One rationale for legalizing marijuana? Curbing opioid deaths.

One rationale for legalizing marijuana in New York? Curbing opioid-related deaths.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

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Health Care

Cuomo proposes suing opioid manufacturers but offers few details

Andrew Cuomo proposes suing opioid manufacturers but offers few details

By GRACE SEGERS

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