The Mission and Responsibility Remains as the Money Leaves

The math is clear.  The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has successfully reduced the number of uninsured patients nationally and in New York City.  The federal government therefore is reducing the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments which have traditionally… Read More

Doctors Council Testimony on Mental Health at Rikers Island

Before the Committee on Fire and Criminal Justice Services; the Committee on Public Safety; the Committee on Courts and Legal Services; and the Committee on Mental Health, Developmental Disability, Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Disability Services May 12, 2015… Read More

Doctors Council Joins Efforts to Announce Start of Paid Sick Leave in NYC

Starting July 30, 2014, most employees in New York City will be eligible to begin using earned sick leave, accrued under the City’s Earned Sick Leave Act. Doctors Council members passed out leaflets today, and engaged with New… Read More