Posted July, 31 2013 by arianne
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a series of state-based reports today on how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been faring so far in the 50 states. Specifically, the reports highlight the numbers associated with the new coverage options, health savings, and federal funding. One interesting set of numbers I had […]
Posted July, 24 2013 by arianne
Health Insurance Exchanges are all the buzz lately, especially here in New York where last week’s news of a 50% reduction in prices on the individual market is still making waves. To help boost the level of information out there about the Exchange and answer any new questions, HCFANY will be joining @MomsRising for a […]
Posted July, 22 2013 by arianne
Guest Blogger: Bob Cohen, Esq.; Policy Director, Citizen Action of New York A primary care physician failed to find a woman’s breast lump, because the physician always examined her as she sat in her wheelchair. Nineteen percent of physicians questioned in a 2007 study reported that they were uncomfortable treating LGBT patients. Black New Yorkers […]
Posted July, 18 2013 by arianne
“Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers will soon be able to afford insurance.” – President Barack Obama President Obama gave a BIG shout-out to New York in today’s White House speech, citing yesterday’s announcement by Governor Cuomo that insurance prices in the individual market are set to drop by 50%. Of course, New Yorkers aren’t […]