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HCFANY Leaders on Hand as Governor Paterson Signs Three Health Care Bills

Posted July, 31 2009 by arianne

Wednesday in Rochester, Governor Paterson signed three health care reform bills designed to provide relief for New Yorkers in a time of economic crisis. Said the Governor, “The State is in a dire situation. When people lose their jobs, they often lose their health insurance.” HCFANY’s core role in the passage of these bills was […]

Health Care Affordability: Takin' it to the Steps of City Hall

Posted July, 28 2009 by arianne

Today, over 100 Health Care for America Now New York (HCAN NY) coalition members and supporters gathered at City Hall in Manhattan to tell the New York State Congressional Delegation that affordability is key to effective national reform. Specifically, HCAN NY supports H.R.3200–the House bill that will proposes an income tax “surcharge” on the top […]

Affordabiliy Is Paramount in HELP Bill

Posted July, 24 2009 by arianne

This week, leading advocacy groups—including the American Cancer Society, a HCFANY member—sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Congressional leaders emphasizing the absolute need for affordability in national health reform. The letter commends the proposed House Committees on Health, Education and Labor, and Pensions (HELP) health reform bill for recognizing that in order […]

Governor Paterson: "National Health Reform Must Heed the NY Dollar"

Posted July, 22 2009 by arianne

Yesterday, Governor Paterson issued a letter to the New York’s Congressional delegation about what national health care reform must entail to be successful in New York. The Governor applauds efforts in New York, such as our pure community rating system, which bars discrimination by insurance companies based on a person’s  age, race, gender, or  occupation. In his […]