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The Countdown: 42 Days to Finalize Health Reform

Posted February, 26 2010 by arianne

At yesterday’s  health care summit, President Obama gave Republicans six weeks to find common ground with Democrats, or Democrats  will move forward on health care alone, likely via reconciliation. From today’s Roll Call: Obama Gives Republicans Six Weeks on Health Reform By Jennifer Bendery, Roll Call Staff President Barack Obama wrapped up Thursday’s health care […]

RIP: 13,900 New Yorkers to Die

Posted February, 25 2010 by arianne

If federal health care reform fails, 13,900 New York adults (25-64) will die in the next ten years because they lack health insurance. A new report released today by Families USA “Lives on the Line: the Deadly Consequences of Delaying Health Reform” paints a dismal picture–if health reform fails, 276,000 American adults will die prematurely […]

Takin' It To the Street: Walk & Rally To Finish Reform Right!

Posted February, 19 2010 by arianne

Join New Yorkers Tomorrow–March Across the Brooklyn Bridge and Rally! WHEN:  Saturday, February 20, 2010 WHERE: The day’s events will take place in three locations: March steps off from Camden Plaza, Brooklyn Heights at 12 noon March will continue across the Brooklyn Bridge into Lower Manhattan March will conclude with a rally in Liberty Plaza […]

HCFANY Submits 2010-11 Executive Budget Testimony

Posted February, 16 2010 by arianne

Today, HCFANY submitted written testimony on the 2010-2011 Executive Budget. HCFANY supports the following budget measures: The Governor’s original budget proposal to enhance accountability funding for charity care (withdrawn in the Governor’s 21-day amendments). The restoration of prior approval to the State Department of Insurance of health insurance premium increases. The simplification of public insurance […]