Protect the Affordable Care Act from efforts to repeal it
Protect Medicaid funding for hospitals that rely on Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSH) funds to meet their service mission
Protect Medicare funding for Graduate Medical Education (GME) which funds hospitals – many in NY – to train doctors
Education
Host public forums on major public health problems such as diabetes and its link to sugary drinks
Raise public awareness about health initiatives such as New York State’s free breast cancer screenings
Organize health fairs with the participation of local hospitals, health centers and community institutions
Host regional and statewide Affordable Care Act summits
Host clergy breakfasts for leaders of the faith community
Action
Lobby for progressive healthcare legislation at the state and federal level such as
the HEAL NY law (Healthcare Efficiency and Affordability Law) which resulted in a $1 billion capital investment in
the state’s aging and financially struggling healthcare facilities
Health coverage for low-income legal immigrants under the state’s Medicaid and Family Health Plus programs
Urge the reauthorization of the Children’s Health Insurance Program
