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Benchmarking to end surprise billing would hurt senior healthcare

Sunday, August 18, 2019 Garry Haworth 0

Independent Dispute Resolution—as outlined in another bill—would protect patients from surprise billing by creating a transparent negotiation process between insurance companies and healthcare providers, creating an environment that incentivizes both parties to put forth their most reasonable offers for payment. READ MORE

New superintendent acclimating to Manchester

Saturday, August 17, 2019 Andrew Sylvia 0

There are just a few weeks left before school resumes in the Queen City and Manchester’s new superintendent believes he is up to the challenge. READ MORE

All swim, while you can: City pools announce closing dates

Friday, August 16, 2019 Janet Horvath 0

Signaling the end of summer, the city aquatic facilities will be closing for the season starting this weekend. READ MORE

Sununu: Dems didn’t offer much new in last budget meeting

Thursday, August 15, 2019 Paula Tracy 0

Gov. Chris Sununu said he met with leadership behind closed doors last Friday and reported that there was “not much new.” READ MORE

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) found in Manchester Mosquito batches

Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Manchester Health Department 0

There have been no EEE infections identified yet this season in humans or animals. EEE-positive mosquito batches have been detected in Pelham, which were collected on August 1. READ MORE

BOSC goes back to drawing board on S.A.F.E. app

Monday, August 12, 2019 Andrew Sylvia 0

In a 12-1 vote, the BOSC voted to reconsider requiring a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ping4 Inc. before the school district would agree to participate in the company’s S.A.F.E. app, which the company offered for free to the district. READ MORE

GOP holds power while NH leaning Democratic – how do they do that?

Sunday, August 11, 2019 Garry Rayno 0

Without fanfare, Republicans have passed laws they say make elections more secure, but democrats call it voter suppression. READ MORE

Senators press HHS for compliance, answers on whether we’re ‘turning a corner’ on opioid crisis

Saturday, August 10, 2019 Press Release 0

U.S. Senators Hassan and Markey note preliminary drop in overdose deaths for 2018 according to CDC, but raise questions about progress on the larger public health crisis. READ MORE

Praise, criticism as Sununu vetoes 3 gun bills, minimum wage, redistricting

Friday, August 9, 2019 Nancy West 0

Gov. Chris Sununu vetoed three gun violence prevention bills, minimum wage legislation, a redistricting commission and other legislation on Friday that were all close to the hearts of Democratic lawmakers. READ MORE

7 NH houses of worship share $150K in security grants, NH awarded $4M toward terrorism prevention

Friday, August 9, 2019 Carol Robidoux 0

It is a sad reality that churches, synagogues, mosques and other places where the faithful gather have been sites of violent attacks. Nothing is more important than the safety and security of our families and neighbors, and these federal funds will help secure vulnerable facilities and local law enforcement have the resources and training needed to keep people safe.” – Congressman Chris Pappas. READ MORE