Local pharmacies out of reach for millions on Medicaid
Pending legislation could make it easier for New Yorkers on Medicaid to access local pharmacies in their communities.
Democratic lawmakers eye massive Medicaid investment
Assembly Health Committee Chair Dick Gottfried discusses his hopes of dramatically increase state Medicaid spending.
Bracing for the post-pandemic Medicaid enrollment decline
Without a thoughtful transition, thousands of New Yorkers could be scrambling for health coverage in 2022.
Medicaid spending grows unabated, despite fiscal challenges
Jan. 28, 2021 - What does the COVID-19 pandemic mean for the state’s Medicaid spending? Bill Hammond, Senior Fellow for Health Policy at the Empire Center for Public Policy, helped make sense of the numbers.
DiNapoli discusses COVID-19 oversight, Medicaid waste and 2020 elections
Sept. 28, 2020 - Comptroller Tom DiNapoli (D) discussed the latest Medicaid spending reports his office has complied and get the latest on his oversight powers.
March 20, 2020: Medicaid Redesign Team update
Mark Ustin, Partner at Farrell Fritz, updated us on the latest happenings with the Medicaid Redesign Team which was tasked with finding cuts and savings in the state’s Medicaid program.
March 11, 2020: Senate Health Committee Chair on Medicaid and the budget
The Medicaid Redesign Team held their second meeting this as they search for savings and cuts in the state’s Medicaid program. Sen. Gustavo Rivera (D-Bronx), chair of the Senate Health Committee, stopped by to weigh in on the
March 3, 2020: Consumer advocate weighs in on Medicaid spending
With the Medicaid Redesign Team working to find savings in the healthcare program’s spending, we heard from Lara Kassel, Coordinator of Medicaid Matters New York, on the latest news from the group.
Feb. 13, 2020: Recapping the first Medicaid Redesign Team meeting
The second iteration of the Medicaid Redesign Team has started their work to find potential cuts to the state’s Medicaid program. Bill Hammond, Director of Health Policy at the Empire Center for Public Policy, will be in the
Feb. 7, 2020: Marc Molinaro on bail and medicaid spending
Marc Molinaro, Dutchess County Executive and 2018 GOP gubernatorial nominee, weighed in on the state’s new bail laws and latest from the Albany political sphere.
