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HCFANY on the Senate "Patient Protection & Affordable Health Care Act"

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 […]

Women & Health Reform: Understanding the Stupak-Pitts Amendment

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 […]

A conversation you don't want to miss: HCFANY Annual Meeting December 4

Posted November, 24 2009 by arianne

The fight for health care justice does not end in 2009. The implementation of federal reform uniquely affects New York It is our job, as advocates, community groups, grassroots organizations and unions to join together, consider what we’ve won, and determine the critical next steps for our state. Join HCFANY at our Annual Meeting December […]

Let the Debate Begin: Senate Votes to Move Bill to Floor

Posted November, 23 2009 by arianne

Saturday night the Senate was able to muster a 60-39 vote victory and move its Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act to the floor for debate, which will begin after the Thanksgiving holiday recess. Read more here: The Treatment New York Times Health Affairs The Hill