In order to stop the Cliff, it is imperative for us to articulate how devastating this funding cut will be to our communities and illustrate its impact in local terms – the number of patients who will lose access to care and turn instead to emergency rooms, the number of jobs that will be lost, the negative economic “ripple effect” that will occur in communities whose health centers are forced to close their doors.
In the coming days, CHCANYS will be sharing customized Cliff impact reports, NYS-specific letter templates, and other helpful materials to support health centers in these efforts. Additional resources are available here and here. Please join us in sharing this important message with Congressional offices as soon as possible – we cannot wait any longer to take action!