PCDC Celebrates Passage of the Primary Care Investment Act in the New York State Senate

Once signed, legislation will bring high-quality, accessible primary care to New Yorkers who need it.

Today, the New York State Senate passed the Primary Care Investment Act (S1634). Louise Cohen, the Chief Executive Officer at the Primary Care Development Corporation (PCDC), a top primary care advocate and community development investor in New York, released the following statement in response:

“We are thrilled that the New York State Senate understands, as we do, that the path to a healthier New York begins with expanding access to high-quality primary care. We offer our heartfelt thanks to our champion in the New York State Senate and Chair of the Health Committee, Gustavo Rivera, without whom today’s passage would not have been possible.

In Albany, policymakers often face tough tradeoffs. But this isn’t one of them. Primary care is the only component of the health system that has been proven to reduce overall healthcare costs and lengthen lives. It improves health, reduces costs, and strengthens families and communities. It’s a wise use of taxpayer dollars and a critical step toward a more just system. With the looming threat of federal cuts to Medicaid and other health programs putting millions at risk of losing their primary care, we need an investment like this now more than ever.

We continue to call on our leaders in the Assembly to follow suit and pass this critical legislation without delay. The health of New Yorkers everywhere depends on it.”

Contact:

Joe Telano, Senior Policy Manager
jtelano@pcdc.org