Category Archives: AHCA

10 REASONS WOMEN MUST #FlipThe1st!

Posted on October 26, 2018 by amyturner2000

Issue #2: August, 2018                                 by Jacquelyn Gavron and Amy Turner    Lee Zeldin repeatedly votes for laws that jeopardize the health and financial wellbeing of … Continue reading →

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Flip the House — Defeat Zeldin!

Posted on August 4, 2018 by amyturner2000

By Jacquelyn Gavron & Amy Turner, July 19, 2018 New York’s First Congressional District (NY-1), historically a swing district, is represented by Lee Zeldin (R). He was initially elected with Tea Party support and is an unwavering Trump loyalist with … Continue reading →

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Out-of-pocket healthcare spending could rise thanks to Lee Zeldin

Posted on January 24, 2018 by D. Posnett MD

Implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA, Obamacare)  was associated with reduced out-of-pocket spending for US medical care, particularly among those with lower incomes, but not with reduced premiums. That is the conclusion of a new study published in the … Continue reading →

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Zombie Health Care Repeal Part 5: What the GOP’s Sneaky Health Repeal Means for You

Posted on November 15, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

Yet another attempt to sabotage healthcare!  They just don’t get it.  David View at Medium.com The GOP is sneaking in a partisan health care repeal to pay for their tax cuts for the wealthy and big corporations. Here’s what you … Continue reading →

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Individual Mandate Repeal in Latest Tax Bill Draft

Posted on November 15, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

Author Shannon Muchmore @stmuchmore Published Nov. 15, 2017 Dive Brief: Republican leaders said Tuesday the latest version of their bill to overhaul the tax system would repeal the individual mandate in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) … Continue reading →

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Shame on Zeldin–Again!

Posted on October 6, 2017 by amyturner2000

Representative Lee Zeldin should be ashamed of himself. That’s what his constituents declared back in May at their “Shame on Zeldin” protest on his AHCA vote. And now, in the aftermath of the Las Vegas shootings, others have joined that … Continue reading →

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Tom Price Must Go

Posted on September 29, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

    Posted on their website where you can also sign up in support.  Here is the message from the National Physician’s Alliance: We’ve been here before. Almost a year ago, we opposed the nomination of Dr. Tom Price for … Continue reading →

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Zeldin Must Stand Up And Protect Long Island’s Health Care

Posted on September 25, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

Letter To Editor: Zeldin Must Stand Up And Protect Long Island’s Health Care Published in “Smithtown Matters”,  Friday, September 22, 2017 at 6:08PM Dear Editor, Next week, Senate Republicans will debate a cruel plan to take away health care from millions … Continue reading →

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An Act of Mass Suicide

Posted on September 24, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

If the U.S. Adopts the G.O.P.’s Health-Care Bill, It Would Be an Act of Mass Suicide   By Atul Gawande September 22, 2017 There is not a single metric of health or health care that the Graham-Cassidy plan—co-sponsored by Senator … Continue reading →

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Letter to Sen. McCain

Posted on September 19, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

From Max Plesset MD (Springs, East Hampton) Dear Senator McCain, I have always respected your independence, judgement and thoughtful decision making. Now you have a serious malignancy and I am sorry for that. Undoubtedly you are receiving the best of … Continue reading →

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Graham Cassidy Obamacare Repeal Bill May Pass

Posted on September 17, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

Senator says Obamacare repeal bill close to enough votes to pass, but there’s reason to be skeptical The Graham-Cassidy bill would strip away $80 billion in federal funding support for health coverage. Prior bills that were likewise expected to lead … Continue reading →

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Why do we have Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance?

Posted on September 14, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

By Aaron E. Carroll.  In the NY Times: THE NEW HEALTH CARE SEPT. 5, 2017 At a community enrollment drive in the 1950s for Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Oklahoma, Ralph Rhoades, left, a manager who later became president … Continue reading →

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Why ACA market upheaval still looms large

Posted on August 16, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

Don’t take your eye off the ball!  With all the distractions from the WH its easy to forget: healthcare is still in serious jeopardy. Here is why.  …and where exactly does Lee Zeldin stand?  Still with 45? DP Whether lawmakers are … Continue reading →

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Letter from Former CBO Directors on the Importance of CBO’s Role in the Legislative Process

Posted on July 22, 2017 by bcolbath42

July 21, 2017 Honorable Paul Ryan Speaker United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Honorable Nancy Pelosi Minority Leader United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Honorable … Continue reading →

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This is How Trump Can Destroy Obamacare

Posted on July 22, 2017 by bcolbath42

From Countable   On Tuesday, the seven-year quest by Republicans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare, appeared to come to an end, and President Trump responded to the setback by vowing to “let Obamacare … Continue reading →

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New Senate health bill shows no love for New York

Posted on July 17, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

http://buffalonews.com/2017/07/15/new-senate-health-bill-shows-no-love-new-york/ By Jerry Zremski | Published July 15, 2017 | Updated July 15, 2017 WASHINGTON – To hear New York health care experts tell it, the Republican senators’ new plan to replace Obamacare is the legislative equivalent of a grave … Continue reading →

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Millions More Uninsured Could Impact Health Of Those With Insurance, Too

Posted on July 14, 2017 by bcolbath42

KAISER HEALTH NEWS — REPEAL & REPLACE WATCH By Julie Rovner July 14, 2017 Neonatal intensive care, trauma care or burn care are among the services that could be hard to access in communities with high uninsured rates. Much has … Continue reading →

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Americans Don’t Want Senate’s Health Care Plan, But It’s Unclear What They Do Want

Posted on July 13, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

This is from my friend John Hooker: OK guys — this is a must-read. It contains what you need to know about American public opinion on health care. Don’t forget, health care affects everyone and encompasses almost every aspect of … Continue reading →

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Uneven Playing Field: Applying Different Rules to Competing Health Plans

Posted on July 12, 2017 by bcolbath42

KAISER HEALTH NEWS — Health Reform Jul 11, 2017 | Karen Pollitz and Anthony Damico As the Senate considers the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), a proposal to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), amendments have been discussed … Continue reading →

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Senate’s health care bill will cost New York’s Medicaid program billions

Posted on July 11, 2017 by bcolbath42

Posted on Politico New York was one of only two states to take advantage of the Essential Plan, also known as the Basic Health Plan, a program funded with the Affordable Care Act’s tax credits and cost-sharing subsidies. | Getty … Continue reading →

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