Republicans Win Races in New Jersey, New York, and Virginia
Nov. 5, 2009 – In an off-year election with few offices up for election, Republicans won various state offices in New Jersey, New York, and Virginia. In New Jersey, Republican Chris Christie beat incumbent Democratic Governor Jon Corzine. In New York City, Republican/Independent Mayor Michael Bloomberg won re-election. In Virginia, Republicans took the state with the election of Robert McDonnell for Governor, Bill Bolling for Lieutenant Governor, Ken Cuccinelli for Attorney General, and an increase in seats in the House of Delegates.
Governor Introduces Virginia Health Exchange Network
June 30, 2009 – Virginia Governor Tim Kaine has announced the creation of the Virginia Health Exchange Network (VHEN) which is a web portal to connect health plans, providers, and state agencies to standardize and simplify health care administrative processes. Private health plans and public payers are to provide information to the VHEN to allow providers to access eligibility and benefit information for health plan members on a real-time basis. The VHEN is also structured to expand into other service areas in the future such as health records and financial management.
