Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter

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NY chapter of @PNHP: non-profit of 25k+ physicians & med students organizing for universal single-payer healthcare. #PassNYHealth #NYHealthAct #MedicareForAll

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Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· 13h

David Alexis writes about his wife’s battles with her health insurance company - the denials, appeals, delays & hours wasted - trying to get them to cover her sickle cell care & the urgent healthcare affordability crisis impacting his family & our communities across NY. #PassNYHealth #MedicareForAll

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· 3d

The #NYHealthAct: ✅remove health insurance that extracts wealth from us ✅save & redistribute wealth into care, end homelessness, have nurses & counselors in schools instead of cops, meet mental health crises w/ care instead of violence - improve public health & safety www.bit.ly/Action4NYHA

A light teal and red quotegraphic has a photo of a person. The quote says “Environmental health, housing and healthcare are treated as separate issues, even though they are deeply intertwined. Healthcare policy should reflect this reality. That’s why I support the New York Health Act - because healthcare should be guaranteed and designed to work alongside housing and environmental health, not separate from them.”

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· 17d

When private insurance makes hospitals more concerned with cost than helping their patients, everyone suffers. The #NYHealthAct ensures people get the care they need when they need it. Tell your electeds to #PassNYHealth: www.bit.ly/Action4NYHA

A light teal and red quotegraphic has a photo of a person and a quote that says “Rather than give her chemo to shrink the tumor and treat the cancer, the hospital told her that since she did not have insurance, she would have to go to a different hospital. By the time she was able to get treatment, her cancer had progressed and caused multiple life-threatening complications that never needed to happen. No one should be denied timely care. The NY Health Act ensures that no one is turned away from the treatment they need.”

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· 17d

Being sick is scary enough by itself. With the #NYHealthAct, no one will have to stress about finances when facing a health crisis. Call your state legislators today. Tell them how health insurance companies have harmed you and your communities: www.bit.ly/Action4NYHA

A light teal and red quotegraphic has a photo of a person. The quote says “I grew up on Medicaid, and I’ll always be grateful it was there for my family. We couldn’t afford private insurance, but because of Medicaid, we had access to a doctor when we needed one. No one should have to worry about losing coverage because they make a little too much money or miss a paperwork deadline. I know what access can mean for a family, and I believe every New Yorker deserves that same security and dignity.”

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· 26d

July 30 Medicare for All National Day of Action - NYC Kick-Off Rally & Press Conference 10am across from Bellevue Hospital: RSVP for rally: bit.ly/M4A26 Organizations cosponsor: bit.ly/M4A26Orgs Join a speakout at a Rep’s office near you- across NYC, NYS & USA: act.medicare4all.org/event/doa

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· Jul 21

Following the vicious and dehumanizing media attacks on homeless NYers in recent weeks, please join us on Thur July 23, to call for Healthcare and Housing, Not Sweeps! What: Rally and health resource fair When: Thursday July 23, 4:30 PM Where: Washington Square Park at Holley Statue

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· Jul 6

No patient should scramble to find a primary care physician and be deprived of the consistency & trust that comes from continuity of care. The #NYHealthAct would provide unobstructed care for all. Tell your electeds to #PassNYHealth: www.bit.ly/Action4NYHA

A light teal and red quotegraphic has a photo of a person and a quote that says “Just a few months after I began to finally have a primary care provider, they ended up leaving the practice. Suddenly, I was left with no other providers who would accept my insurance, and a wait time of several months to schedule with a new provider. The NY Health Act eliminates the restrictive and unnecessary networks that insurance companies create. Under NYHA, every doctor and facility is in network!”

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· Jul 6

No family should have to worry if their loved ones will get treatment in the event of a seizure or health crisis. We need comprehensive healthcare that protects New Yorkers both in an emergency and in our daily lives. Tell your electeds why you need the NY Health Act: www.bit.ly/Action4NYHA

A light teal and red quotegraphic has a photo of a person. The quote says "For my aunt with epilepsy, Emergency Medicaid is the only way she can access lifesaving care. These funds cover her ambulance rides, medications, and treatments when she experiences seizures or complications. It is not enough. No family should ever have to wonder whether their loved one will get help when they need it most. We must pass the NY Health Act now!"

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· Jul 2

Nearly half a million New Yorkers had their healthcare taken away today because Governor Hochul & the state legislature failed to protect New Yorkers from HR1 federal cuts. Take Action to #PassNYHealth bit.ly/PNHPNYMETRO GET FREE HELP finding insurance, fighting denials & more @ CSS: 888-614-5400

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· Jun 22

Being in pain or learning you have a terminal condition is already stressful enough. #PassNYHealth bc no one should worry about whether their medical care will be covered, especially when at their most vulnerable. Tell your NYS electeds to #PassNYHealth: www.bit.ly/Action4NYHA

A light teal and red quotegraphic has a photo of a person and a quote that says “She had a rare genetic cancer. The outlook was grim. Yet, one of the worst parts was the insurance. She couldn’t be in the hospital that was close to her family because of insurance. In the midst of desperately trying to keep her hope alive, she had to jump through every hurdle (phone call, doctor’s note, more phone calls, begging with the insurance). Our current system profits off of stripping people of dignity. With the NY Health Act, we can give more power back to the patients.”

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· Jun 22

Too many New Yorkers stay in unhealthy jobs just bc they need the health insurance. Too many New Yorkers lose coverage, live through unnecessary complications & stress just bc they switched employers. Healthcare should never be tied to employment. Contact your NYS electeds: www.bit.ly/Action4NYHA

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· Jun 21

SIGN UP bit.ly/PRIDE26 to march with our Healthcare for Every Body Contingent in the NYC Queer Liberation March + volunteer with us at our table in the Pride Health Fair this Sunday, June 28! #PassNYHealth #MedicareFirAll

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· Jun 15

Today @politico.com Playbook reports that DC 37 Local 3005, in a historic vote, has endorsed the NY Health Act in defiance of DC 37 leadership’s obstruction of the bill. Rank & file New Yorkers, join bit.ly/16June26 tomorrow Tue June 16 @ 7:30pm to discuss & organize to #PassNYHealth #NYHealthAct

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· Jun 8

Our health should NOT be determined by our insurance. The #NYHealthAct means patients & healthcare workers are able to focus & prioritize what is best for their health, instead of what insurance card they have or how much money they have. Take action: www.bit.ly/Action4NYHA

A light teal and red quotegraphic has a photo of a person and a quote that says “I saw a clearly suffering patient in the emergency department, where they performed basic testing and sent her off without a definitive explanation, much less any solutions. If her insurance wasn’t so restrictive, she could’ve found better care elsewhere a long time ago. Instead, she is yet another tragic victim of our restrictive and unforgiving healthcare insurance system. We need the NY Health Act so no one has to worry about which doctor or what facility is in or out of network.”

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· Jun 8

The New York Health Act would surpass what Medicare or any union plan currently offer, including long-term and home-based care, so that aging New Yorkers can get the help they need with dignity and affordability. Tell your state legislators to #PassNYHealth: www.bit.ly/Action4NYHA

A light teal and red quotegraphic has a photo of a person. The quote says “Today, in New York City, the wealthiest city in the richest country on the planet, my grandparents continue to face barriers accessing the care services they require for dementia and at-home care. The NY Health Act includes long-term care and eliminates out-of-pocket costs - something not even Medicare includes! Pass the NY Health Act so we can treat our elders, disabled community and homecare workers with dignity.”

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· Jun 5

Join us Friday for a Vigil & March Meetup at the NYC AIDS Memorial 76 Greenwich Ave RSVP with PNHP NY: bit.ly/5JUNE2026

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· Jun 4

We could not be more proud of Dr Roona Ray’s leadership, commitment to racial, economic, LGBTQIA+ and health justice, and her immeasurable contributions to single payer advocacy to #PassNYHealth & #MedicareForAll.

Screenshot of City & State with a large portrait of Dr Ray holding her newborn & a handwritten sign explaining why she fights for universal healthcare.

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· Jun 4

Read Assembly Member Anna Kelles, NYS Senator Lea Webb, and our very own PNHP NY Board member and 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award honoree, Dr. Julie Wegener’s fantastic pieces in support of the #NYHealthAct, published in @ithacatimes.bsky.social today! issuu.com/ithacatimes/... (Pages 8 & 9)

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· Jun 4

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· May 28

Thur May 28 - Reception Celebrating Single Payer Champions, honoring Our Bronx, Dr. Alec Pruchnicki, Dr. Julie Wegener, Jennyfer Almanzar, Striking Nurses for Single Payer & the No More 24 Campaign! Doors 5:30pm, Program 6pm. Live music, refreshments & silent auction. Tix: pnhpnymetro.org

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· May 26

Our health or where we can get care should NOT be determined by insurance. The #NYHealthAct means patients & healthcare workers are able to focus & prioritize what is best for their health, instead of what insurance card they have or how much money they have. Take action: www.bit.ly/Action4NYHA

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· May 25

Join PNHP NY Metro this Thursday in NYC to celebrate our single payer health justice champions; OUR BRONX, Dr Julie Wegener, Dr Alec Pruchnicki & our community activists! Featuring fun items/experiences up for bid in our silent auction & live music. Tix & info: www.pnhpnymetro.org/cspc2026

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· May 25

"I spend half the visit searching the internet for the list of medications each insurance plan covers. There is barely time left to form a relationship and hear our patients out." - Chloe Chaudhury, primary care physician, Harlem Tell your electeds to #PassNYHealth: www.bit.ly/Action4NYHA

A light teal and red quotegraphic has a photo of a person in the woods. The quote says “My patient sat in my office, crying and frantically signing to the glitchy ASL interpreter to tell me about how she is alone, wheelchair dependent and deaf with significant impairments. Increasing home health aide hours requires her to make a phone call to the insurance company to request an evaluation, an ability she did not have. She ended up needing to be hospitalized just to navigate insurance hurdles to coordinate her care. We need the NY Health Act now!”

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· May 18

Universal, single-payer healthcare means that patients, healthcare workers & hospitals have simple and predictable care. No more red tape, no more endless hours fighting insurance companies. Tell your state legislators to #PassNYHealth: www.bit.ly/Action4NYHA #TaxTheRich #MedicareForAll

A light teal and red quotegraphic has a photo of a person smiling that says “My patient, undocumented and uninsured, would need to take a day off work to wait hours in the emergency department for urgent tests. Later, we could enroll him in 340B for a few of his medications and NYC Care for specialist appointments months from now. A different patient would have received results and a chance to begin life-saving medications within the week. But these financial band aids were all I could offer for him. We need the NY Health Act NOW to be able to provide comprehensive care to every patient.”

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· May 11

The #NYHealthAct allows docs to focus on care, not billing battles, and ensures that all receive treatment based on need — not their wallet size or max corporate margins. We don’t need minor reforms around the edges of a terrible system. We need to #PassNYHealth! Take action: www.bit.ly/Action4NYHA

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· May 11

We must #PassNYHealth so healthcare can be something people can rely on without fear, without delay, and without going broke. Contact your New York State legislators. Tell them to pass the NY Health Act: www.bit.ly/Action4NYHA #PassNYHealth #TaxTheRich #MedicareForAll

A light teal and red quotegraphic has a photo of a person smiling and holding a sign that says “#PassNYHealth to Protect Immigrants!” The quote says “An ambulance was ten minutes away. Fear made it 60. My grandfather couldn’t breathe. The hospital was nearby. But the cost of an ambulance stopped my grandparents from calling 911. Instead, they waited an hour for a ride from family. This isn’t rare. And this can be deadly. Universal healthcare isn’t just a policy debate, it’s the difference between waiting an hour and getting help in ten minutes. Healthcare can be something people can rely on without fear, without delay, and without going broke.” Annie Qiu, Medical Student NYITCOM, Old Westbury, NY, Physicians for a National Health Program NY Metro, UHLAF Fellow, ‘25-‘26”

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· May 8

Join the next Rank+File4NYHealth NY Health Act organizing meeting this coming Wednesday May 13 @7pm on Zoom. RSVP bit.ly/13May26 Active & retired union members welcome. Come collaborate across unions & begin planning for our big Labor Day Parade canvass for the NY Health Act in September.

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· May 4

Insurance corps are extracting wealth from hospitals & every patient. This exploitation leaves people suffering & dying unnecessarily, increases worker burnout, and causes hospitals to focus💰&⏲️on inappropriate denials. It does not have to be this way. #PassNYHealth: www.bit.ly/Action4NYHA

A light teal and red quotegraphic has a photo of a young person. The quote says “Patient Experience. Quality. Safety. Hospitals should be able to focus all their energy on these
pillars. Instead, the current system forces our hospitals to dedicate precious resources to commercial insurance contract negotiations and overturning inappropriate denials. Offsetting non-profitable services with profitable services. Achieving an “ideal” mix of commercially-insured, Medicare and Medicaid patients. We need the NY Health Act so our hospitals can focus on what matters: the well-being of patients and staff,
not the well-being of profit.”

Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter@pnhpnymetro· May 4

We believe that gender-affirming care is non-negotiable. Call your legislators to #PassNYHealth: www.bit.ly/Action4NYHA Have you ever delayed or been denied healthcare? Share your story: bit.ly/MedStoryMonday #PassNYHealth #TaxTheRich #MedicareForAll