Heard Around Town
Politics
Health care coalition rallying against Lee Zeldin on abortion rights stance
In an open letter, health care professionals and advocates urge New Yorkers to elect a governor committed to protecting the right to choose. They claim Zeldin fails to fit that mold.
Health Care
Policy
32BJ Health Fund conference tackles uncontrolled hospital pricing
The fall event gathered legislators, national experts and healthcare leaders.
Politics
Politics
Health departments face challenges in polio vaccination drives
Despite relatively high polio vaccination rates in New York, some stubborn gaps in immunization remain.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Mondaire Jones critiques Dan Goldman’s moderate stance on health care reform
A recent debate highlighted more differences in the 10th Congressional District race.
New York State
Policy
New York City declares state of emergency over monkeypox – what it means
The declaration is largely intended to send a message to the federal government to release additional vaccines more quickly, officials said.
Health Care
Policy
New York City has struggled to get COVID-19 antiviral treatments to residents quickly
The treatments need to be taken soon after a positive test in order to be effective.
Health Care
Policy
How much would it cost for New York to insure low-income undocumented people? Depends who you ask.
The governor and lawmakers have vastly different thoughts on the price tag to expand public health care to undocumented immigrants, hindering an initiative to do so in the state budget.
Health Care
Policy
How does at-home testing impact COVID-19 data in New York?
While at-home tests can detect variants of the coronavirus, health officials are not officially tracking their results.
Health Care
Policy
In a letter to state leaders, unions back immigrant health care expansion
Several politically powerful unions announced support of “Coverage for All” legislation to insure low-income New Yorkers without visas, green cards or citizenship.
Health Care
Policy
Will this be the year New York extends public insurance to undocumented people?
Amid an energetic campaign to get it passed, the “Coverage for All” bill has advanced further than ever in the state Legislature.
Health Care
Policy
Is New York City ready to relax COVID-19 safety measures?
As New York City eases some of its COVID-19 protection measures, health experts and lawmakers look to prepare for future waves.
Health Care
Politics
As NYS removes COVID rules, health experts urge caution over new BA.2 variant
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday said the state’s hospitalization rate has dropped enough to resume elective procedures at all facilities.
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
Legislation provides incentives to address nursing shortage in NYS
The “Respect Nurses” Act offers loan forgiveness, among other benefits, to encourage New Yorkers to pursue nursing careers.
Health Care
Policy
Why isn’t New York enforcing its nurse staffing law?
The state health department has delayed putting staff ratios in place, even as nurses continue to be overwhelmed by patient loads.
Health Care
Policy
Bassett defends Hochul administration policies on masks
New York legislators questioned state Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett at a Tuesday budget hearing.
Health Care
Policy
New York lawmakers look to expand access to health care for undocumented immigrants
“Coverage for All” passed the Assembly Health Committee this week as New York revisits access to care in the pandemic’s third year.
Health Care
Policy
New York’s landmark water testing law hinges on the state Health Department
The law leaves key decisions to an agency with a history of dragging its feet on implementing water quality legislation.
Health Care
Policy
State mask mandate remains in place — for now
The Hochul administration is appealing a recent ruling striking down the public health rule.
Health Care
Policy
New York officials push to turn the page on omicron
Are the lessons learned enough to prepare for what may arise down the road?
Health Care
Policy
Language barriers compound COVID-19 challenges among non-English speakers
More than 200 languages are spoken in New York City, making pandemic outreach efforts a monumental task.
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