Posted December, 15 2009 by arianne
On December 4, 2009 HCFANY held its annual meeting in Albany, NY. The morning discussion focused on federal health care reform and what HCFANY can do to ensure that reform benefits our state, while the afternoon focused on our state based efforts. Thanks to all who attended and to Representative Tonko for speaking to the […]
Posted December, 8 2009 by arianne
State Leaders Issue Letter, Calling on Senators to Stand Up for NY Today, Governor Paterson and New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg issued a letter to Senators Gillibrand and Schumer on the Senate’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The letter specifically asked the Senators to pay special attention to how the bill puts undue […]
Posted December, 1 2009 by arianne
This week the Senate begins debate on its “Patient Protection & Affordable Health Care Act.” HCFANY has analyzed several elements of this bill on how it would affect New York, including: Affordability Medicaid Children’s Health Coverage “Do-No-Harm” and Consumer Protections Insurance Reform Public Health Insurance Option Immigrant Health Small Businesses Women’s Health People with Disabilities […]
Posted December, 1 2009 by arianne
Have you heard about the Stupak-Pitts Amendment, but don’t completely understand what it would do? Are you worried that an abortion ban would either sink health reform or make health reform not worth doing for women? Come to Tonight’s Teach-In and learn what you need to know! Tuesday, Dec.1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 75 […]