The NYC Care Model: Dr. Ted Long Discusses Providing Universal Access to Primary Care in New York City

New York Public Health Now

In the season 2 finale of New York Public Health Now, Commissioner McDonald and Executive Deputy Commissioner Morne welcome Dr. Ted Long from NYC Health + Hospitals to discuss expanding access to primary care through the NYC Care program.

Dr. Long views healthcare as a basic human right, and shares how the NYC Care program provides universal healthcare access regardless of ability to pay and immigration status, with positive health outcomes including improved control of chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.

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Chapters

1. Introductions & welcome (00:00:00)

2. What is primary care? (00:03:48)

3. What is the funding source for NYC Care? (00:04:08)

4. What is NYC Care what does it encompass? (00:05:23)

5. How did NYC Care get started? (00:06:12)

6. How does the money work for the NYC Care program? (00:09:35)

7. Is NYC Care affordable? (00:10:27)

8. The importance of primary care for families and individuals (00:11:09)

9. Is there a limit on the number of people who can utilize the NYC care program? (00:13:00)

10. What are some positive health outcomes from individuals who utilize NYC Care? (00:14:40)

11. NYC Care enrollment (00:17:06)

12. What are the main drivers in NYC Care's growth? (00:18:55)

13. Is the NYC Care model utilized outside of New York City? (00:21:35)

14. Summary & thanks (00:22:37)

15. Season Two wrap-up (00:23:20)