Recorded presentation

Richard N. Gottfried, Chair, Health Committee, New York State Assembly, 250 Broadway, Suite 2232, New York, NY 10007, 212-312-1492, gottfrr@assembly.state.ny.us

Like many other states, New York has seen repeated efforts by the Governor and others to cut Medicaid and SCHIP, including scope of services, provider payment rates, and eligibility. Coalitions of concerned legislators, advocates for recipients, providers and health care worker unions have fought hard – with considerable success – to hold the line against these proposed cuts. The presentation will summarize the latest proposed cuts, alternatives offered, political strategies and efforts, and outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

• Better understand the policies and political strategies of advocates and legislators in New York State to protect publicly-funded health coverage from Federal and state budget cuts

Keywords: Access to Care, Health Care Politics

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

Recorded presentation