Business groups urge veto of medical monitoring bill
Vermont business groups urged Republican Gov. Phil Scott on Friday to veto a bill intended to make it easier for people exposed to toxic substances to get their medical monitoring costs covered by the company that released the substances......»»
Insurers, employers urge veto of prostate-screening bill
The state Health Plan Association and the Business Council of New York State are urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to veto a bill that would improve access to prostate-cancer screenings. The groups say the... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
DeSantis signs online sales tax bill
While the proposal (SB 50) was widely supported by Tallahassee business groups......»»
Business groups urge Republicans to implement Medicaid expansion
St. Louis and Kansas City business groups are pressing state lawmakers to fully implement Medicaid expansion, which voters approved last year......»»
Maryland Senate overrides veto, approving the nation"s first digital ad tax
A coalition of pro-business and anti-tax groups called Marylanders for Tax Fairness has waged a campaign against the tax over the last few months......»»
Health care groups urge Trump administration to centralize approach to PPE supplies, testing
A group of health-care and consumer advocates sent a letter to the Trump administration on Friday, urging it to take a coordinated and centralized approach to the medical supply cha.....»»
Paid family leave bill sponsors change course, back ballot initiative to create Colorado-run system
The move could set up a high-dollar clash between business and labor groups in the November election......»»
THE LIST: A look at Charlotte"s largest physician groups
The April 17 edition of the Charlotte Business Journal lists the area’s largest physician groups, ranked by number of active staff physicians. Atrium Health tops the list with over 1,600 physicians. Novant Health Medical Group is No. 2 on the list with .....»»
Business, health groups urge governor to issue stay-at-home order
"Without a statewide 'stay at home' order and adequate mitigation, a rush of cases from rural communities could further exacerbate a crisis in terms of beds, ventilators and critical supplies," they said......»»
Dispensed: NYC"s hospitals brace for more cases, what the stimulus bill means for the healthcare industry, and the changing ways Americans are getting care amid the pandemic
Maimonides Medical Center Hello, Welcome to Dispensed, Business Insider's weekly healthcare newsletter, com.....»»
Ford is working with 3M and GE to produce respirators and ventilators, and the UAW to make medical equipment, as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies (F)
Reuters Ford will work with 3M, GE, and the UAW to make respirators, ventilators and medical face shields. "This is such a critical time for America and the world," Ford chairman Bill Ford said in a statement. Visit Business .....»»
House transportation bill draws mixed reviews from business groups
From the outset of the legislative debate about how to fix Greater Boston’s transportation crisis, House Speaker Robert DeLeo has sought buy-in from the business community on a tax hike. He asked business leaders at a Greater Boston Chamber of Co.....»»
A TikTok user"s simple trick for lowering pricey hospital bills is going viral
Crystal Cox/Business Insider A TikTok is going viral because it offers a genius tip for bartering the cost of medical bills. "You go to the emergency room, you get a bill for a thousand dollars," Burns, a 40-year-old North Carolina resident sa.....»»
Millions in US will get a separate bill for abortion coverage
A new rule has been praised by antiabortion groups and criticized by insurers, medical organizations and women's health advocates......»»
U.S.-India business groups plan to lobby for dilution of India"s privacy bill: sources
Trade groups representing some of the world's biggest firms plan to lobby U.S. officials and Indian lawmakers in a bid to dilute parts of an Indian privacy bill which could hurt businesses, three sources familiar with the plans told Reuters......»»
Unlicensed medical "cures" are flourishing in closed Facebook groups, where cancer treatments — and even surgery — are sold beyond the reach of the law
Facebook; Healing Oracle/YouTube; Samantha Lee/Business Insider In a .....»»
U.S business groups urge Trump to postpone further China tariff hike
Over 160 business groups on Wednesday appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump in a letter to postpone all tariff hikes on Chinese imports scheduled this year, warning that it could hit shoppers with higher prices during the holiday season......»»
New Joint Outreach Center for homeless health services opens in Kaneohe
Legislators, nonprofit groups and business leaders attended a blessing ceremony for the the new Joint Outreach Center medical clinic in Kaneohe on Friday. The following day, the center held an open house that allowed members of the community to learn m.....»»
Latest trends in medical monitoring devices and wearable health technology (FIT, AAPL, OMRNY, PHG)
This is a preview of Wearables in US Healthcare research report from Business Insider Intelligence. Business Insider Intelligence offe.....»»
Is your business prepared when Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave benefits begin in 2020?
You have studied the bill, been paying the premiums to the state, and soon the new Washington Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) will start paying benefits. You likely understand who gets the benefits, when and for how long, and are getting acquainte.....»»
Business groups slam House for passing $15 minimum wage bill
Raising the minimum wage to $15 could cost 1.3 million jobs, according.....»»