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Council Member Lynn Schulman introduces resolution for Fair Pricing Act
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Council Member Lynn Schulman introduces Resolution 822, calling on the New York State Legislature to pass and the governor to sign the Fair Pricing Act (S705 and A2140). The resolution aims to cap the cost of non-complicated routine medical procedures at 50% of Medicare rates for the same services.
- The Fair Pricing Act would help reduce healthcare costs for all New Yorkers
- The proposed legislation complements the Health Care Accountability Act passed by the council last year
- The resolution is part of broader efforts to address healthcare affordability in New York City
Lynn Schulman
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Thank you, majority leader.
0:57:22
I am asking, folks to sign on to, today I'm introducing resolution eight twenty two calling on the New York State Legislature to pass and the governor to sign s seven zero five and a two one four zero, which is the Fair Pricing Act.
0:57:37
This would cap the amount people pay for non complicated routine medical procedures at a 50% of the cost paid by Medicare for those same services.
0:57:46
This legislation actually complements the health care accountability act passed by the council last year and will help bring down the cost of health care overall for every for all New Yorkers.
0:57:56
Thank you.