On Tuesday, May 28, the legislature held the first public hearing on the New York Health Act (A.5248/S.3577). Several members of the Realities of Single Payer coalition either delivered testimony in person or submitted written testimony. It was one of…
Press Release: May 28, 2019 Single Payer: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing Legislation sounds good in theory, but would have a devastating impact on New York The members of the State Legislature are holding a public hearing today to gather…
More and more people are learning about the problems that come with a single payer health care system. CDPHP partnered with the Albany Business Review for their Thought Leadership Podcast. The episode addresses what a government-run system as proposed under…
The Wall Street Factor “Whether you love them or hate them, reality is, that’s a big part of our economy.” State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released his office's annual report on Wall Street profits and bonuses. Profits were 11% higher…
Revisions to a proposed single-payer health plan for New York State would add tens of billions dollars to the already enormous price tag – and further hinder the state’s ability to control costs going forward – according to Bill Hammond…
A new report from the Empire Center for Public Policy breaks down the costs of the single-payer health care legislation currently sponsored in the state Senate and Assembly known as the New York Health Act. Bill Hammond, the author of…
The Dahill Dose Informed and insightful commentary about healthcare policy as it affects you and your community We need to take a step back and examine the details about the proposed single payer plan, the New York Health Act, which…
Today, the New York City Council compounded a health care policy fracture voting to support the New York Health Act. The action is simply another piece of experimental political theater, rather than a close-look at the realities of single payer.…
DECEMBER 7 Politico (Excerpt)SINGLE PAYER — Long-term care will be included when the New York Health Act is reintroduced, Assembly Health Chairman Richard Gottfried said. The addition of long-term home care and nursing home care would add another $20 billion…
The New York City Council Health Committee is violating the first rule of health care: to do no harm. Today’s action calling on the State Legislature and Governor to pass single payer legislation is nothing more than political theatre. What…