Recent Updates
Could the One Big Beautiful Bill Mean Cuts to Medicare?
When H.R.1—better known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—was being debated, proposed cuts to safety-net programs inspired constant headlines. And understandably so. While all eyes were on SNAP and…
Foundation Partner Statement on the Newly Passed Budget Bill
As private philanthropies exclusively dedicated to improving the health of New Yorkers, we speak with a unified voice: The newly passed budget bill will force cuts that will deeply harm…
Opinion in Syracuse.com: Medicaid work requirements will hurt older adults the most
This op-ed was originally published on Syracuse.com on May 20, 2025. View it on Syracuse.com website here. Proposed changes to Medicaid would have a devastating impact on millions of Americans,…
Protecting Medicaid Is Essential for Millions of People on Medicare
Medicare is a vital health insurance program if you’re an older adult or have a disability. When you turn 65, you become eligible for the original federal health care program…
Slashing Medicaid Would Unravel the Health Safety Net
Picture a 79-year-old widow on a fixed income who needs round-the-clock care for her Type 1 diabetes and a few other chronic health conditions. Or a 30-something couple with three…
Rural Health on the Hill: Collaborating for Powerful Advocacy
At a time when members of the nonprofit community are facing uncertainty and upheaval, collaborating to advocate for our shared values and goals is more important than ever. At the…
Trump’s “Concepts of a Plan” for Health Care Will Decrease Access and Drive Up Uninsured Rates
Health Care Alert: On January 20, 2025, President Trump rescinded President Biden’s Executive Orders related to ACA enrollment deadlines, eligibility requirements, and federal subsidies for Medicaid expansion—resulting in a potential decrease…
Ending Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Will Jeopardize Affordable Health Coverage for Millions
Health Care Alert: On January 20, 2025, President Trump rescinded President Biden’s Executive Orders related to ACA enrollment deadlines, eligibility requirements, and federal subsidies for Medicaid expansion—resulting in a potential…
Response to Governor Hochul’s 2025 State of the State Address
On Tuesday, January 14, New York Governor Kathy Hochul presented her annual State of the State address. Nora OBrien-Suric, PhD, President of the Health Foundation for Western & Central New…
The 2024 Election: Statement from Nora OBrien-Suric, PhD, President, the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York
Statement from Nora OBrien-Suric, PhD, President of the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York Elections are a significant indicator of a healthy democracy. So, too, are community involvement,…