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HCFANY Releases its Summary, Analysis, & Response to Urban Institute's Partnership for Coverage (P4C) Report

Posted August, 11 2009 by arianne

On July 17, 2009, the Urban Institute issued its much-anticipated final report, Achieving Quality, Affordable Health Insurance for All New Yorkers: An Analysis of  Reform Options, to the New York State Departments of Health and Insurance. The report analyzes four NY State health reform options, but focused on a “public-partnership” option, which it modeled 18 […]

Don't Miss This: "Sick in the System" Movie Screening Tomorrow!

Posted August, 10 2009 by arianne

Join New York volunteers tomorrow night at 7pm at the Irish Rogue  (356 West 44th St) for a screening of “Sick in the System”– a  film featuring the real life stories of New Yorkers in today’s health care system.  Watch one of the stories from the film: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8yLr2LLrCQ] Click here for more information on tomorrow’s event.

Friday–Take a Stroll through the Health Fair in Union Square!

Posted August, 6 2009 by arianne

Stop by Union Square on your way home from work tomorrow, August 7th, and learn about New York health insurance and health service options. Sponsored by NARAL Pro-Choice NY, this is one health fair you won’t want to miss! Read the press statement for tomorrow’s event here.

On WABC's UpClose, HCFANY member makes strong case for Affordability, Public Option

Posted August, 3 2009 by arianne

On Sunday’s WABC UpClose show focusing on health care reform, The Community Service Society’s Elisabeth Benjamin clarified some details of the Obama Administration’s health care proposal, which includes a public plan option. CSS is a founding member of the HCFANY coalition. The show began with host Diana Williams’ interview via satellite with public option advocate […]