New Day, Fresh Start:Join Us To Build Support to Pass The New New York Health Act Thursday, September 21, 7:30-9:00 PM EST via Zoom A recording will be distributed to all registrants following the forum. RSVP: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrde6tqDwiGNMe5V2xgeJRtFDyumqUTi-r#/registration Do you have questions about the updated New York Health Act, which was recently reintroduced in the NYS legislature? Do you have[…]
Last week, State Senator Gustavo Rivera and Assemblywoman Amy Paulin re-introduced the latest version of the New York Health Act, single payer plan for New York State. The new bill has specific language to address the concerns of some public sector unions opposing the bill like DC37 and CSEA. It guarantees that members will lose none[…]
American Hospitals takes a deep dive into the out-of-control cost of hospitals and their transformation into a money-driven big business. How can we incentivize hospitals to provide the highest quality care with the lowest affordable cost to the community? Our answer is to pass the New York Health Act! The film will be live screened for free[…]
Hospital prices are out of control. All hospitals are “non-profit”, but some become wealthy by only accepting insured patients and only performing expensive procedures. Safety net hospitals which accept all patients and provide care for chronic conditions which are reimbursed at low rates are in danger of closing. Learn more in this terrific op-ed in[…]
On June 15 at 7 PM there will be free virtual screening of the American Hospitals. The film explores the troubles plaguing our hospitals and suggests partial solutions. Although the film falls short in failing to discuss the impact of profit driven insurance companies and in recognizing the need for systemic change, it is well[…]
End Medical Debt Virtual Campaign Forum Thursday, February 9, 6:30-7:30PM RSVP: http://cit.ac/emd-virtual This event will bring together organizations and advocates from across the state to learn about the crisis of medical debt in New York state and to discuss how we will organize together to win reforms to protect patients and hold hospitals accountable. To[…]
We want to share with you State Senator Rivera’s statement regarding Governor Hochul’s nomination of Hector LaSalle to be New York State’s next Chief Judge. We share the Senator’s concerns and encourage you to express your opinion by calling Governor Hochul before it’s too late. Please call the Governor at 1-518-474-8390. Please also contact other elected officials[…]
The Labor Day Parade is Saturday Sept. 10th 9 – 11 AM. Everybody loves a parade! Join us in canvassing rank and file for the NY Health Act as they gather for the march. We are meeting at 9 AM at 44th and 5th Avenue. Grab your free T-shirt, some flyers and petition postcards. All are welcome![…]