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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Conclusion and commitment to addressing substance use disorder
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Dr. Schatz concludes his testimony by reaffirming NYC Health + Hospitals' commitment to addressing substance use disorders and advancing a culture shift in treating patients with these conditions. He emphasizes the opportunity to make a positive impact during patient encounters.
- NYC Health + Hospitals is committed to a clinical and cultural shift in understanding and treating substance use disorders
- The organization aims to make patients feel seen, treat them with dignity, reduce risks, and start life-saving treatments
- Dr. Schatz highlights the opportunity to impact tens of thousands of patients annually through their emergency departments
Dr. Daniel Schatz
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New York City Health and Hospital is deeply committed to advancing a culture and clinical shift in understanding and treating patients living with substance use disorder.
0:27:30
With tens of thousands of patients presenting to our medical emergency departments annually, we have an opportunity to make a positive and lasting impact during each and every one of those encounters.
0:27:39
Whether it's making our patients feel seen, treating them with dignity, reducing risk, or starting life saving treatment, we are dedicated to addressing this crisis in a patient centered way.
0:27:48
I thank your committees for your attention to this important topic, and we are happy to answer any questions you may have.