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The New York Academy of Medicine supports policies that advance the organization's three current priorities: to create environments in cities that support healthy aging; to strengthen systems that prevent disease and promote the public's health; and to implement interventions that eliminate health disparities. Drawing on the rich body of research created by NYAM staff and others, NYAM works with policymakers to provide a solid evidence base for legislation at the city, state and federal level.
Below are examples of recent testimony, memorandum, and letters that NYAM has submitted or joined in other organizations in submitting to advance the health of the public.
Memorandum of Support of CLASS Act of 2009 - S.697 / H.R. 1721
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Letter to Rep. Rangel regarding Health Care Reform
October 23, 2009 - Click here for PDF
About Positive Aging Act of 2009
July 13, 2009 - Click here for PDF
Proposal of Positive Aging Act of 2009 - H.R. 3191
July 13, 2009 - Click here for PDF
About Independence at Home Act
May 26, 2009 - Click here for PDF
Proposal of Independence at Home Act of 2009
May 21, 2009 - Click here for PDF
Reaching Elders with Assessment and Chronic Care Management and Coordination Act
May 7, 2009 - Click here for PDF
Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act
March 25, 2009 - Click here for PDF
Memorandum In Support Of Complete Street Design Principles: S5711-A (Dilan)
April 26, 2010 - Click here for PDF
Testimony to New York State Senate Standing Committee on Health Food Policy
January 22, 2010 - Click here for PDF
Memorandum of Support of Child Telepsychiatry Demonstration Project - A10297A/S7033A
August 05, 2009 - Click here for PDF
Memorandum in Support of S4779-B/A 6702-C Providing Treatment for Sexually Transmissible Diseases to Minors Without a Parent's or Guardian's Consent
June 03, 2009 - Click here for PDF
Memorandum of Support of the Food Retail Establishment Subsidization for Healthy Communities Act (Fresh Communities Act)A7975
May 18, 2009 - Click here for PDF
Memorandum of Support of Prohibiting the Sale of Artifical Trans Fats S4489
May 11, 2009 - Click here for PDF
Memorandum of Support of the Healthy Schools Act S04118
May 7, 2009 - Click here for PDF
Testimony about the New York State Health Budget
January 29, 2009 - Click here for PDF
Memorandum of Support for Governor Paterson's Five-Point Obesity Prevention Plan
January 29, 2009 - Click here for PDF
Testimony to New York City Council at Community Development Hearing on Access to Fresh Food in NYC Neighborhoods and Associated Health, Economic, and Community Impacts
June 23, 2009 - Click here for PDF
Testimony to New York City Council at Health Oversight Hearing Regarding
New York City’s Response to H1N1 & Influenza Preparedness
June 11, 2009 - Click here for PDF
Memorandum of Support of Pilot Project for Filing Medical Assistance Applications for Applications for Inmates Prior to Their Release A10864
May 19, 2009 - Click here for PDF
Memorandum of Support of An Act to Amend the Criminal Law in Relation to People Seeking or Receiving Health Care as the Result of a Drug Overdose A8147/S5191
May 11, 2009 - Click here for PDF
Memorandum of Support of Medicaid Reimbursement for Interpretation Svcs. S.3740/A.733‐
April 23, 2009 - Click here for PDF
Memorandum of Support of for Reform to the Rockefeller Drug Laws A.6085/S.2855
March 24, 2009 - Click here for PDF
Testimony at New York State Assembly Joint Hearing on Drug Policy Reform
May 08, 2008 - Click here for PDF
Testimony of Dr. Ruth Finkelstein at the New York City Council Oversight Hearing on the State of Drug Abuse & Treatment in NYC
April 30, 2010 - Click here for PDF
Testimony in support of increased language access in pharmacies
May 4, 2009 - Click here for PDF
Testimony at New York City Council Hearing on Drug Policy
February 24, 2009 - Click here for PDF
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NYAM’s Ruth Finkelstein Honored by Metropolis Magazine as One of Ten Game Changers in 2012
Ruth Finkelstein, ScD, Senior Vice President for Policy and Planning at NYAM, has been selected as one of ten “Game Changers” by Metropolis Magazine for her leadership on the Age-friendly NYC initiative.
The New York Academy of Medicine with support from the New York State Heath Foundation released a new report, Federal Health Care Reform in New York State: A Population Health Perspective.
This report identifies opportunities that build on both the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act (ACA) and New York’s ongoing efforts toward improving the health of its 19 million residents.
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