July 1, 2025
For Immediate Release
MSSNY PRESIDENT – THE BILL MAY BE BIG, BUT THE EFFECTS WILL BE UGLY
Statement Attributable to:
David Jakubowicz, MD
MSSNY President
“The bill rammed through the US Senate today will cruelly force countless New Yorkers to lose eligibility for health insurance coverage and threaten the viability of countless community-based medical practices that provide care to millions of New York patients each year. At a time when our patients already face significant barriers in access to care all across the State, this bill and the version that previously passed the US House will make these access to care challenges far worse.
“If enacted this bill would force New York State to have an emergency legislative session which will decimate the State Budget and result in changes that may spill over from healthcare to force cuts in areas like education, infrastructure, and beyond.
“We encourage all New York residents to contact their Representative and say they must vote a HARD NO on this bill or change it to take care of the needs of their constituents.”
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Founded in 1807, the Medical Society of the State of New York is the state’s principal non-profit professional organization for physicians, residents, and medical students of all specialties. Its mission is to represent the interests of patients and physicians to assure quality healthcare services for all.
Media Contact:
Roseann Raia | Manager, Communications
Medical Society of the State of New York
865 Merrick Avenue
Westbury, NY 11590
516.488.6100 x302 | [email protected]
Julie Vecchione
Vice President, Communications
Medical Society of the State of New York
865 Merrick Avenue
Westbury, NY 11590
516.488.6100 x340 | [email protected]
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