Health News
February 13, 2013
New York Health Benefit Exchange Announces RFA for In-Person Assistor and Navigator Program
The New York Health Benefit Exchange today released a Request for Application (RFA) for the In-Person Assistor (IPA) and Navigator Program, which will provide in-person enrollment assistance to individuals, families, small businesses and their employees who apply for health insurance through the Exchange.
February 8, 2013
State Health Department Applies for National Accreditation
State Health Commissioner, Nirav R. Shah announced today the New York State Department of Health (DOH) has submitted its application for accreditation to the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), the national accrediting organization for state, local, tribal and territorial health departments. Public health department accreditation is a new process to measure health department performance against nationally defined standards, and recognize those health departments that meet the standards.
February 7, 2013
New York Takes Additional Steps to Protect People Against the Flu. New Regulation Aims to Protect Patients, Health Care Workers.
In light of the unusually high number of seasonal influenza cases in New York and across the nation, New York State is taking additional steps to reduce the risk of people contracting the flu, including a proposed measure that will protect health care workers and their patients against infection.
February 1, 2013
Health Plans Invited to Participate in New York Health Benefit Exchange
The New York Health Benefit Exchange today issued an invitation to health insurance companies to participate in the Exchange, which will offer individuals, families and small businesses a choice of Qualified Health Plans.
January 25, 2013
New York's Managed Long-Term Care Plans Demonstrate High-Quality Performance
A new report issued by the New York State Department of Health (DOH) shows that managed long-term care (MLTC) plans in New York are providing high-quality services to consumers and helping them maintain or improve critical abilities associated with daily living.
January 24, 2013
State Health Department Announces Awards to Help People Obtain Community-based Care Following Nursing Home Stays
State Health Commissioner Nirav R. Shah, M.D., M.P.H., today announced that grants have been awarded to two organizations to support their efforts to provide critical services that help individuals to avoid the need for institutional care.
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