Posted September, 12 2012 by arianne
Census data released today shows the percentage of uninsured New Yorkers dropped significantly for the first time in years, to 12.2% in 2011 from 15.1% in 2010. Compared with other states that means in 2011 New York had the 15th lowest percentage of uninsured in the country. (In 2010, New York ranked 31st. Massachusetts is still […]
Posted September, 11 2012 by arianne
Today, the Kaiser Family Foundation and Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET) released the 2012 Employer Health Benefits Survey. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), in 2012, premium increases are at an all time low and workers are getting more affordable benefits from their employers. The survey found that employer-sponsored family health coverage reached $15,745, an increase […]
Posted September, 10 2012 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 September, 7 2012 by arianne
Today New York State announced the creation of five Regional Advisory Committees to provide advice and make recommendations on the establishment and operation of the Exchange in New York. The committees are comprised of representatives of consumers, small business, health care providers, insurance agents and brokers, labor organizations and other stakeholders. Several HCFANY members will […]