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The next phases of Kentucky"s reopening — Gov. Beshear lays out the details

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s gradual restart of the health care industry will kick into the second phase by early May.  Dr. Steven Stack, Kentucky’s public health commissioner, said Monday that the state expects to allow the return of outpatient a.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 27th, 2020

Meet Jerome Adams, the US surgeon general on the coronavirus task force who was the health commissioner of Indiana when MERS hit the state in 2014 and has experience containing HIV outbreaks with Mike Pence

Leah Millis/Reuters Surgeon General Jerome Adams warned the country that this week is predicted to be the worst of the pandemic so far, comparing it .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 7th, 2020

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina to waive all costs for COVID-19 treatment

The state's largest health insurer says it will cover all costs for COVID-19 treatment for most of its 3.8 million members — a big, and potentially costly, step in the fight against the pandemic.  Durham-based Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 2nd, 2020

Furloughs likely to hit North Carolina health systems as revenue streams dry up

As North Carolina hospitals continue to feel the financial pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic, the state's health care association says furloughing employees is just one certain step systems will have to make to continue providing care for residents......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 2nd, 2020

New Jersey implores people to practice social distancing as hospitals brace for surging demand

New Jersey health officials said the state is continuing to take steps to increase hospital bed capacity to deal with the expected surge in coronavirus patients, but said the number of beds needed will diminish if people step up their efforts to adh.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 30th, 2020

Mass. public health commissioner tests positive for COVID-19

This article first appeared on MassLive.com. Massachusetts Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel has tested positive for COVID-19, she said Friday. “I was tested Thursday night and received the results back today from the State Public Health Labora.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 27th, 2020

As MN reports second Covid-19 case, health department considers moving from "containment to mitigation"

Minnesota confirmed its second case of Covid-19 on Sunday and started considering on Monday whether to step up efforts to stem the spread of the virus. The state's second case is a resident of Carver County in their 50s, the Minnesota Department of .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 9th, 2020

State health official disputes vaping industry"s cessation claims

Brad Hutton, deputy commissioner of the Office of Public Health at the state Department of Health, testified at a state Senate hearing on vaping Monday that e-cigarettes are not cessation... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkNov 8th, 2019

Next NYPD commissioner "part new-school thinker, part throwback"

State health officials say nearly all New Yorkers won't see health care premium increases through the New Yorkers have until Dec. 15 to enroll for coverage effective Jan. 1, and until Jan. 31 for... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkNov 8th, 2019

Community group petitions Health Department to block Lenox Hill project

The Committee to Protect Our Lenox Hill Neighborhood, a group of Upper East Side residents opposing Lenox Hill Hospital's planned $2 billion redevelopment, has asked state Health Commissioner Dr.... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkOct 12th, 2019

Labor groups press New York to protect app-based workers

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing to enact a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes amid connected to vaping, especially . The Democrat announced Sunday that the state health commissioner... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkSep 17th, 2019

Cuomo moves to ban flavored e-cigarettes

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing to enact a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes amid connected to vaping, especially . The Democrat announced Sunday that the state health commissioner... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkSep 17th, 2019

Schumer urges review of Chinese telecom companies

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing to enact a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes amid connected to vaping, especially . The Democrat announced Sunday that the state health commissioner... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkSep 17th, 2019

MTA launches express service on F train

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing to enact a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes amid connected to vaping, especially . The Democrat announced Sunday that the state health commissioner... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkSep 17th, 2019

Councilman rips MLB for refusing to let Mets wear 9/11 tribute hats

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing to enact a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes amid connected to vaping, especially . The Democrat announced Sunday that the state health commissioner... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkSep 17th, 2019

State officials to field questions on offshore wind

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing to enact a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes amid connected to vaping, especially . The Democrat announced Sunday that the state health commissioner... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkSep 17th, 2019

Housing advocates fume over Been"s good-cause eviction slight

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing to enact a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes amid connected to vaping, especially . The Democrat announced Sunday that the state health commissioner... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkSep 17th, 2019

Cuomo moves to enact statewide ban of flavored e-cigs

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing to enact a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes amid connected to vaping, especially . The Democrat announced Sunday that the state health commissioner... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkSep 17th, 2019

Gov. Lee"s health care plan could net Tennessee $1B a year

Tennessee has taken another step toward becoming the first state to transform its Medicaid program to a block grant system — a move officials say could generate as much as $1 billion of revenue for the state. Governor Bill Lee released such a pr.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsSep 17th, 2019

State education commissioner MaryEllen Elia is resigning

MaryEllen Elia will step down from her position as commissioner of the New York State Education Department on August 31. Elia, a Western New York native who has led the education department since 2015, announced her resignation in a letter to the sta.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJul 16th, 2019