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Happy Independence Day!

Posted July, 4 2012 by arianne

Yes, of course we will be celebrating our independence from Great Britain today.  But, thanks to the ACA, this year we can also celebrate our independence from several other things as well! Our independence from the high cost of prescription drugs in the Medicare donut hole. Our independence from pre-existing condition exclusions for kids. Our independence […]

Countering the anti-tax, anti-health reform fireworks this 4th of July

Posted July, 3 2012 by arianne

Today’s post comes courtesy of guest blogger Lois Uttley from Raising  Women’s Voices – NY We can see it now. Your Aunt Betty and Uncle Bill have cornered you at the July 4 family barbeque. Lights, camera, action! Uncle Bill:  “So, the truth is finally out: This health reform law you’ve been promoting is really just […]

How great was last week?

Posted July, 2 2012 by arianne

We’re still riding the high from last week’s Supreme Court decision to uphold the ACA.  As we wrap up this Monday, we’re still getting photos and video in from the many events that HCFANY co-hosted around the state.  What a great party! The NYC rally was held in Foley Square in lower Manhattan and boasted […]

We won! Now what’s it all mean?

Posted June, 29 2012 by arianne

Yesterday, in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling, hundreds of New Yorkers celebrated in the streets at rallies in New York City, Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Cortland and Syracuse. But now it’s the morning after, many of us are wondering what’s it all mean.  So here’s the low down for New Yorkers and New York […]