COVID-19 could lead shift away from long-term health care setting
Aug. 5, 2020 - COVID-19 has highlighted the longstanding issues in our healthcare system. Bryan O’Malley, Executive Director of Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Association of New York, discussed his testimony at this week’s COVID-19 hearings and more.
June 26, 2020: Cuomo plans cuts to services for New Yorkers with disabilities
The Capitol Pressroom · June 26, 2020: Cuomo plans cuts to services for New Yorkers with disabilities The state is facing a major budget gap as it waits for aid from the federal government. Disability advocates are concerned of
May 22, 2020: Hospitals brace for second COVID-19 wave amid financial woes
The Capitol Pressroom · May 22, 2020: Hospitals brace for second COVID-19 wave amid financial woes The healthcare system in New York has been running on full gear during this pandemic. How are they preparing for a potential second
May 21, 2020: COVID-19 highlights deep racial divide in society
The Capitol Pressroom · May 21, 2020: COVID-19 highlights deep racial divide in society The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the racial disparities in healthcare and law enforcement. We discussed the issue and his legislation aimed at
May 8, 2020: NY struggles to control COVID-19 deaths at nursing homes
David Robinson, Healthcare reporter for the USA Today Network-New York, discussed his reporting on the impact the coronavirus has had on New York’s nursing homes.
May 5, 2020: New York’s health care system ripe for overhaul after battle with COVID-19
The Capitol Pressroom · May 5, 2020: New York’s health care system ripe for overhaul after battle with COVID-19 With social distancing measures in effect, Mark Ustin, Partner at Farrell Fritz, explained how telehealth has become a major tool
Apr 15, 2020: Keeping NY’s power on during COVID19
As healthcare workers fight the pandemic on the front lines, a different set of essential workers are making sure you can turn on the lights during quarantine. Rich Dewey, President and CEO of the New York Independent System
Apr 14, 2020: NY’s health systems try to keep up with COVID19 demand
Bea Grause, President of Healthcare Association of New York State, explained how New York’s healthcare systems are holding up from the strain caused by COVID-19.
Apr 9, 2020: Assemblywoman combats COVID19 on the frontlines
Thousands of healthcare workers who have transitioned out of the field are coming back to help meet the challenge of COVID-19. One of New York’s Assemblymembers, Karines Reyes (D-Bronx), discussed why she decided to return to nursing and
Apr 7, 2020: Albany County’s COVID19 response
Albany County Executive Dan McCoy (D) discussed how his county is responding to the COVID19 pandemic and its impact on healthcare workers, the county's residents, and its budget.
