Physicians for a National Health Program NY Metro

Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit advocacy, education, and research organization of physicians, medical students, health workers and health advocates dedicated to working toward universal healthcare through single-payer national health insurance (Improved Medicare for All). The New York Metro Chapter, one of 60 nationwide, is PNHP’s largest with 450 dues-paying members. It was formed in 1990 to help mobilize and organize tri-state area supporters of a single-payer national health plan. Of equal importance, the chapter’s current focus is joining forces with a large statewide coalition advocating for the New York Health Act, aimed at creating a single-payer, universal healthcare system in New York State. This legislation, with robust support in both chambers in Albany, will, when passed, not only revolutionize access to healthcare in New York State, but will also serve as a model and inspiration to other states, and potentially the entire U.S.