退休医生敦促纽约通过单一支付者健康法案. Retired doctor urges NY to pass single-payer health act.

一位退休的肺病专家敦促纽约立法者通过"纽约健康法案", 这是一项单一支付人的法案, 旨在为所有居民提供全面且负担得起的保险. A retired pulmonologist urges New York lawmakers to pass the New York Health Act, a single-payer bill aiming to provide comprehensive, affordable coverage to all residents. 尽管患者倡导者和工会强烈支持, 但由于立法延误, 该法案七年来未能获得议席投票. Despite strong support from patient advocates and unions, the legislation has not reached a floor vote for seven years due to legislative delays. 作者警告说，联邦医疗削减正在增加无保险人数，呼吁选民施压立法者采取行动。 The author warns that federal healthcare cuts are increasing the number of uninsured, calling for constituents to pressure lawmakers to act.