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Health Headlines for March 9, 2020

New York produces its own hand sanitizer

Spectrum News

New York is producing its own hand sanitizer to be made available to government agencies, schools, prisons and the MTA.

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Relentless prescription drug price increases

JAMA

One in 4 people in the United States has difficulty paying the cost of their prescription medications.

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Six things to know about New York State HCRA taxes

Citizens Budget Commission

As lawmakers negotiate this year’s budget and evaluate the State’s five-year financial plan, they should review HCRA’s role in health care funding and its impact upon privately insured New Yorkers.

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Healthier Southern Tier: Sleep

WBNG

Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Director Dr. Nicholas Massa explains the dangers of not getting enough sleep.

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