Though the ACA has succeeded in reducing the percentage of New Yorkers without health insurance and ensures that people with pre-existing conditions can buy health insurance, many New Yorkers continue to face high health care costs.
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A model for change makers today
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Susan B. Anthony traveled on a difficult road, yet she persevered. Her indefatigable spirit forged a path forward.
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Coronavirus represents new normal of health care caution
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The 2019 Novel Coronavirus has reached the United States. Is Rochester ready?
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Bail reform’s likely impact? Evidence from an upstate county
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Tompkins County adopted bail reform two years ahead of the controversial new state law. The results so far: a sharp drop in jail occupancy without compromising public safety.
Community
Rochester’s quiet heroes
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Without fanfare, the organizers of Winter on the Green help families who are struggling with a medical crisis.
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Managing pain with fewer or no opioids
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Modern pain management techniques reduce the need for opioid prescriptions.
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The facts on the New York State budget
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When Gov. Andrew Cuomo introduces his Executive Budget proposal, how will he propose to close the projected $6.1 billion budget gap. By controlling spending, not new taxes.
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The power of community collaboration
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Composers Crossing on East Main and Gibbs Street shows how a small group of people with a love and passion for Rochester can shape its future.
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Blame Cuomo for the state budget crisis
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Instead of properly managing Medicaid, the governor subverted his own reforms, which led directly to the state’s worst deficits since the Great Recession.
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Community over competition
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The collaborative spirit that infuses Rochester’s thriving coffee scene offers a lesson for all businesses.
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Poverty is killing us
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Financial stress drives health inequities that undermine wellness and increase early mortality more than any other single cause. In our region, the toll in added health care expenses and lost economic productivity tops $1 billion annually.