by INFORMED NY | Feb 8, 2023 | Health
Have you ever heard of off-label drugs? No? Well, the FDA describes them as an “FDA-approved drug for an unapproved use to treat your disease or medical condition.” Sounds harmless at first pass but it is anything but risk-free. Currently, 21% of all medications...
by INFORMED NY | Feb 8, 2023 | congress proposed, Health, News and Politics
Bill HR2596 Agent Orange Exposure 11 million gallons of the chemical defoliant Agent Orange were sprayed in Vietnam, affecting three million Vietnam veterans and their families with life-threatening diseases and cancers. To that end, Congressional member Kato has...
by INFORMED NY | Feb 6, 2023 | Health, Out of State Bills to consider
This bill extends from 60 days to 12 months the period of time following delivery of a baby that a woman may be eligible for services under MaineCare. The woman’s family income has to be equal to or below 200% of the non-farm income official poverty line. A person who...
by INFORMED NY | Feb 5, 2023 | Health, Out of State Bills to consider
This legislation sets minimum staffing standards for nursing homes and certified nursing facilities; administrative sanctions; Long-Term Care Services Fund. It requires nursing homes to meet a baseline staffing level based on resident acuity in alignment with the...
by INFORMED NY | Feb 5, 2023 | Health, Out of State Bills to consider
Are you one of the 32 million people in the United States that suffers from food allergies? If you are, or if you know of someone who has food allergies you will want to read on. HOUSE BILL 65 is legislation also called “Rachel’s Law” which mandates that each food...
