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NewsNew York governor wants hospitals to pay higher revenue taxes
Attempting to erase his state's deficit, New York Gov. David Paterson proposed a new state budget this week that includes higher taxes on hospital revenue and additional surcharges for healthcare Read more...
New York to offer prescription drug discounts
New York is set to offer prescription drug discount cards for eligible residents. The New York Prescription Saver Cards, which will be available next week, are targeted at residents who are Read more...
Cuts to NY public hospital system include mental health, community care
Hundreds of job cuts, as well as the closing of several children's mental-health programs and community clinics are helping New York City's public hospital system save upwards of $105 million for the Read more...
NY patient safety bill will name doctors charged with misconduct
A new patient safety bill signed into law yesterday by New York Governor David Paterson will require that the names of doctors charged with misconduct be made public. Infection control was a key Read more...
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