The Cuomo administration has announced the establishment of five Regional Advisory Committees which will work to provide advice and recommendations regarding the development ofNew York’s Health Benefits Exchange, including recommendations about relevant regional factors. The committees are comprised of representatives of consumers, small business, health care providers, insurance agents and brokers, labor organizations and other stakeholders. CHCANYS extends its congratulations to the following health center appointees:
Central NY / Finger Lakes Committee
Dr. Ruben Cowart, Syracuse Community Health Center
Michael Leary, Regional Primary Care Network
Mary Zelazny, Finger Lakes Migrant and Community Health
Capital District / Mid-Hudson / Northern NY Committee
Dr. John Rugge, Hudson Headwaters Health Network
New York City / Metro Committee
Paloma Hernandez, Urban Health Plan
We also extend congratulations to our many partners who have been appointed to these critically important committees. All Committees are scheduled to meet for the first time during the month of September 2012. Meetings will be broadcasted via live webcast, and those wishing to attend in person must register in advance. Please click here to view the official announcement and to access additional information about meeting dates and times.