Posted August, 31 2010 by arianne
Today Governor Paterson announced the 37 organizations, including HCFANY and many of our partners, that will make up the new external Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee will provide input to the Health Care Reform Cabinet and ensure that consumers and other stakeholders have an opportunity to weigh in on the important decisions the State will […]
Posted August, 25 2010 by arianne
New York State has created an electronic newsletter to report on progress in implementing health reform in NYS. View the first edition here! To have these updates emailed directly to you inbox, send an email to healthcarereform@chamber.state.ny.us and request to be added to the distribution list.
Posted August, 20 2010 by arianne
The new federal health reform law establishes insurance programs for people with high medical needs. New York’s Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) is administered by Group Health Incorporated (GHI) and is starting today. Individuals with a pre-existing conditions and who have not had health insurance for six months are eligible. For additional information including the […]
Posted August, 17 2010 by arianne
The New York State Health Foundation (NYSHF) has issued an in-depth report on federal health care reform implementation. Implementing Federal Health Care Reform: A Roadmap for New York State, authored by Manatt Health Solutions and NYSHF Visiting Fellow–and former New York State Medicaid Director–Deborah Bachrach, looks at the challenges and opportunities health care reform presents […]