The spike in coronavirus cases reported by Syracuse University at the beginning of the semester reflects a significant increase in cases nationwide and should not be overlooked. The threatening resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic is an important reminder that Syracuse’s public health policies need to improve.
There are various issues that make this resurgence even worse.long term exposure Hazardous substancesomething people of color Syracuse is highly exposed due to: I-81, the mortality rate of COVID-19 infection increases.compared to other As a highly urbanized state, New York State is below average in timeliness of care, readmissions, and safety of care, increasing medical and economic risks for its residents.
In existing multipayer health care systems, multiple parties (such as yourself, insurance, and the government) fund individualized care. Urgent care trips are typically paid for by insurance companies, with copays and deductibles paid to individuals in addition to their monthly insurance costs. This is a system that creates financial hurdles and prevents people from receiving the care they need in the event of a health crisis.
The New York Public Research Interest Group is a student-led policy research and advocacy group with chapters across the state. Our organization tracks legislation in multiple areas, including voting rights, climate change, and public health, and works with politicians to pass laws that help New Yorkers from all walks of life.
One of our recent efforts was to pass, with bipartisan support, the Fair Medical Debt Reporting Act in the New York State Assembly and State Senate, which prohibits medical debt from appearing on credit reports. . we are now Request to Governor Hochul To sign it into law.
us too provide resources Helping New Yorkers find better health care, Release multiple reports We analyze state health policy, which is the foundation of our advocacy. SU and SUNY ESF register students to vote throughout the semester so they can have their voices heard on issues such as health care.
NYPIRG works hard to ensure New Yorkers have access to the health care they need, but our community must come together to fight for healthier policies in New York.
The New York State Health Act is our latest effort. If passed, the bill would create a single-payer health care system in the state. reduce costs For 98 percent of residents.
Recent report NYPIRG’s report highlights that in the past year alone, 52 percent of New Yorkers delayed or missed needed medical care because of associated costs.a report Georgetown University researchers showed that New York was one of the few states that saw an increase in the number of uninsured children during the pandemic.we see racial disparity Access to health care is similar, as Black New Yorkers are twice as likely to have no health insurance and Hispanic New Yorkers are three times as likely as white New Yorkers.
Those who want to fight for better health care and environmental justice are encouraged to attend the kickoff event on October 5th at 7pm at the NYPIRG office, 756 South Crouse Ave. You can join us here and learn more about our students. Advocacy group.
Branden East is a fourth-year student studying biology and political science. You can contact him at: [email protected].
Published October 3, 2023 at 11:42pm
