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PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Testimony by Dr. Frances Quee, President of Doctors Council SEIU, on Physician Compensation and Retention at NYC Health + Hospitals

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Dr. Frances Quee, President of Doctors Council SEIU and a practicing primary care doctor, testified about the challenges faced by physicians at NYC Health + Hospitals, emphasizing the need for competitive salaries to recruit and retain qualified doctors. She expressed concern about the organization's mission being in danger due to shortsighted decisions and staffing issues.

  • Over 50% of H+H doctors are working paycheck to paycheck, leading to retention problems
  • Persistent vacancies and a revolving door of doctors leaving contribute to short staffing and unsafe workloads
  • Dr. Quee called for investment in attracting talented doctors and retaining experienced ones to maintain high-quality care