August 04, 2009
To the Editor:
Your ongoing coverage of the health reform debate is a great service to your readers, who are no doubt trying to keep a handle on a complex topic.
Access and quality of care are critical. If everyone woke up tomorrow with an insurance card, it wouldn’t help unless they also had access to a doctor – and unless the care provided was excellent.
An existing and expanding model emphasizes access to high-quality care, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Community Health Centers are now the “health care home” for 18 million people, and patients are seen regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center in Newburgh and New Windsor is one of America’s 1,200 Federally Qualified Health Centers.
August 9-15 is National Health Center Week, and nationwide, and celebrations will remind folks about the vital contributions of health centers. We are models for providing quality primary and preventive care, managing chronic disease and reducing health disparities. And this care is accessible because it’s affordable, culturally competent and available in tough times; with so many people getting laid off and losing insurance, what’s more important than that?
There’s more about National Health Center Week happenings, including ours, at www.healthcenterweek.org.
Linda S. Muller, MS
President & CEO
Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center
845-220-3112
[email protected]
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People don't have an issue with universal healthcare and such reformations. People have a problem with others who refuse to work and contribute. If everyone shared the load no one would take issue. But since some individuals feel wealth is a right for everyone regardless of effort, this push for socialism cannot sustain itself.
posted by J Klein on 08/04/09 at 11:51 AM
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