Healthcare advocates with the Protect Our Healthcare Coalition1, a group of leading consumer and non-profit organizations, kicked off their state legislative campaign at an event titled “A Path Forward – State Action for Healthcare Access, Affordability, and Justice.”
“Right now, in Washington, Congress is moving through a budget resolution and reconciliation process that, if successful, will cause irreparable harm for Rhode Island. The proposal includes potentially billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid and other critical programs that Rhode Island families depend on, to pay for more tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy,” stated Nina Harrison, Policy Director at the Economic Progress Institute and co-chair of the Coalition. She continued, “Here in Rhode Island, we need to step up and create a path forward! The policy recommendations outlined today will help protect Rhode Islanders and safeguard their access to lifesaving healthcare.”
[…]“Dominique Resendes, representing Central Providence Opportunities: A Health Equity Zone, discussed the issue of social determinants of health and the current federal attacks on equity and access to programs and services.
“The issues we are facing in Rhode Island’s healthcare system are not just about affordability and access, but also about equity,” said Resendes. “We know that our ability to lead healthy lives is determined by where we live – not just by our experiences at the doctor’s office. To be healthy, we need nutritious food, clean water, safe, affordable housing, decent public transportation, and strong connections with our communities. That’s why issues like housing, food, and transportation are represented in the Protect Our Healthcare Coalition’s legislative recommendations as a path forward for every Rhode Islander, and why we are a proud partner in the Coalition.”’
