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Agency Testimony

Long closes testimony: health care as a human right

New York City Council · Oct 28, 2026 · starts 0:15:33 · 35 sec

Long closes by saying H&H's North Star is treating health care as a human right, and that NYC Care delivers real, comprehensive care with meaningful equity results. He thanks the committee and offers to answer questions.

Dr. Ted Long

At New York City Health and Hospitals, our North Star is to treat healthcare as a human right and provide the highest standard of care to all who walk through our doors.

Dr. Ted Long

NYC Care continues to provide access to real, comprehensive healthcare that shows meaningful results in advancing healthcare equity for its members.

Dr. Ted Long

Rooted in innovation, patient trust, and an overarching goal to ensure all New Yorkers, regardless of their immigration status or ability to pay, have access to health care, NYC will keep making health care a human right in New York City.

Dr. Ted Long

Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on this incredibly important topic, and I'm very happy to answer any questions.