This week on The Gazette, the New York State legislature on Tuesday approved measures that would require hospitals and nursing homes meet minimum staffing levels of nurses and other health care workers. Our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock discusses his interview with New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar. Also, we’ll hear how the legalization of recreational cannabis in New York and New Jersey is bringing intense regulatory scrutiny.
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#2119: NY Lawmakers Mandate Minimum Staffing For Nursing Homes, Hospitals | The Legislative Gazette

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