named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Monthly Forums
Regular educational and organizing forums featuring expert speakers on topics including Medicaid cuts, corporate influence in medicine, diversity and equity, and the New York Health Act.
NY Health Act Campaign
Grassroots campaign to pass the New York Health Act, including lobbying days, public actions, and public education through forums and toolkits.
Working Groups
Volunteer-led teams focused on organizing, outreach, and advocacy efforts, including support for labor actions and policy campaigns.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 7 activities
- Advocacy for national single-payer healthcareOrganizes at the national level to advance Medicare for All, including advocacy for the Medicare for All Act of 2025, coordinating outreach to members of Congress to secure co-sponsors, and promoting systemic reform through public campaigns.
- Advocacy for state-level single-payer healthcarePlays an active role in the Campaign for New York Health to advocate for the New York Health Act at the state level, including organizing lobby days, rallies, town halls, teach-ins, and grassroots organizing calls to mobilize support and pressure lawmakers.
- Amplifying personal healthcare stories through social media campaignsRuns the weekly #MedStoryMonday social media campaign and creates shareable quotegraphics to collect and amplify personal stories from health workers, students, and patients in support of universal single-payer healthcare and the New York Health Act.
- Coordinating grassroots advocacy tools and actionsRuns the weekly #WakeUpCall4NYHA campaign that provides scripts and tools for supporters to contact lawmakers in support of the New York Health Act, enabling coordinated constituent outreach.
- Organizing volunteer-led advocacy working groupsOrganizes and operates five volunteer-led working groups focused on healthcare advocacy, providing structure and support for grassroots action.
- Public education and expert engagement on single-payer reformProvides expert speakers to discuss health care reform, the New York Health Act, and Medicare for All at events and forums; hosts monthly virtual Member Interest Meetups and educational forums to engage supporters and educate the public on healthcare affordability and justice issues.
- Research on healthcare system performance and reformConducts research on the health crisis and need for systemic reform, including surveys of physicians and beneficiaries on Medicare Advantage, and published a 2023 report estimating $88 billion in annual overcharges in Medicare Advantage; disseminates findings through peer-reviewed journals, public forums, media, and debates.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Capacity building for healthcare advocatesOffers an annual Universal Healthcare Legislative Advocacy Fellowship and virtual storytelling training sessions to equip advocates with skills in narrative, organizing, and legislative action; supports leadership development and coalition building.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$200K
Contributions & grants$194K97%
Program service revenue$7K3%
Investment income$160%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$151K
Program expenses54%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising19%
Salaries & benefits$110K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$314K
Cash$314K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$312K
Liquid reserves24.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -40.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN MOORE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $83K |
board members · 24
- ALEC PRUCHNICKI — DIRECTOR
- ANA DJORDJEVIC — DIRECTOR
- ASHLEY DUHON — DIRECTOR
- BETTY KOLOD — CHAIR
- CARMELITA BLAKE — DIRECTOR
- CAROL KESSLER — DIRECTOR
- CAROL SCHNEEBAUM — DIRECTOR
- CHERYL KUNIS — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL LUGASSY — DIRECTOR
- DONALD MOORE — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH ROSENTHAL — DIRECTOR
- GLORIA MATTERA — DIRECTOR
- JAMES CONE — TREASURER
- JENNIE SPECTOR — DIRECTOR
- JUDY ESTERQUEST — DIRECTOR
- JULIE SCHWARTZBERG — DIRECTOR
- JULIE WEGENER — DIRECTOR
- LAUREN GRONER — DIRECTOR
- LEONARD RODBERG — DIRECTOR
- MARC LAVIETES — DIRECTOR
- MARTHA LIVINGSTON — DIRECTOR
- MARVA WADE — DIRECTOR
- MARY O'BRIEN — DIRECTOR
- PETER ARNO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- ACT UP Partner — Co-organized a candlelight vigil on June 5, 2026 and participated in joint actions including the ACT UP 39th Anniversary Action on March 21, 2026.
- Callen-Lorde Partner — Co-organized a candlelight vigil on June 5, 2026 to honor those affected by the ongoing AIDS crisis.
- Campaign for NY Health Partner — Collaborates on advocacy initiatives, including co-branded #MedStoryMonday graphics and campaigns in support of the NY Health Act.
- Campaign for New York Health Partner — Collaborates with the Campaign for New York Health to advocate for the New York Health Act.
- Desis Rising Up and Moving Partner — Collaborates with DRUM on organizing efforts related to healthcare justice and community engagement.
- Housing Works Partner — Co-organized a candlelight vigil on June 5, 2026 as part of the Seven Days in June event addressing the ongoing AIDS crisis.
- Labor Notes Partner — Partners with Labor Notes for organizer training and movement-building initiatives.
- Metro New York Health Care for All Partner — Co-organized a candlelight vigil on June 5, 2026 to commemorate the ongoing AIDS crisis.
- NYC Midwives Partner — Collaborates with NYC Midwives, as indicated by co-branded presence in #MedStoryMonday campaign materials.
- NYHealthAct Network — Participates in the NYHealthAct WhatsApp community and related group chats as part of broader advocacy coordination.
- NYPIRG Partner — Co-hosted a student-led New York Health Act town hall at the City College of New York on April 23, 2026.
- NYSNA Partner — Partners with the New York State Nurses Association, as shown by co-branding in #MedStoryMonday graphics.
- New York City AIDS Memorial Partner — Co-organized a candlelight vigil on June 5, 2026 as part of the Seven Days in June event to commemorate ongoing AIDS crisis.
- New York State Legislature Government — Advocates for the passage of the New York Health Act by engaging with state senators and assembly members.
- PNHP Network — NY Metro Chapter of the national Physicians for a National Health Program organization
- PNHP Network — PHYSICIANS FOR A NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM NY METRO CHAPTER INC is a chapter of PNHP and collaborates on national campaigns and reports.
- PNHP National Network — NY Metro Chapter of Physicians for a National Health Program, operating as part of a national network advocating for single-payer health care.
- PNHP National Network — PNHP-NY Metro Chapter is affiliated with PNHP National, with membership included in certain contributions.
- Physicians for a National Health Program Partner — PNHP-NY Metro Chapter is a regional chapter of the national Physicians for a National Health Program organization.
- Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP) Network — NY Metro Chapter is part of the national PNHP network advocating for single-payer healthcare.
- PrEP4All Partner — Co-organized a candlelight vigil on June 5, 2026 to raise awareness about the ongoing AIDS crisis.
- Rise and Resist Partner — Co-organized a candlelight vigil on June 5, 2026 as part of the Seven Days in June event to address the ongoing AIDS crisis.
- Students for a National Health Program Network — Collaborates with student affiliates, as evidenced by shared branding in #MedStoryMonday campaign materials.
- Treatment Action Group (TAG) Partner — Co-organized a candlelight vigil on June 5, 2026 to highlight the ongoing impact of AIDS and advocate for health justice.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Grassroots Leadership Development and Volunteer-Led Organizingmethodology: grassroots-leadershipBy training and empowering members in public speaking and advocacy through volunteer-led working groups, we deepen engagement and sustain momentum for health justice because distributed leadership increases reach and resilience.
- Grassroots Mobilization and Civil Engagement for Legislative Changemethodology: grassroots-advocacyBy organizing constituents to engage directly with legislators through sustained pressure campaigns, we build political will for the New York Health Act because consistent constituent contact increases legislative responsiveness.
- Single-Payer Health Care Advocacy Through Professional and Public Engagementmethodology: single-payer_healthcareBy leveraging the credibility and expertise of health professionals, we advance policy change for universal single-payer healthcare because institutional legitimacy and evidence-based messaging increase public trust and political feasibility.
- Story-Based Advocacy to Humanize Health System Inequitiesmethodology: story-based_advocacyBy sharing personal narratives from healthcare workers and patients, we shift public and policymaker perceptions of the U.S. healthcare system because lived experiences generate empathy and moral urgency more effectively than data alone.