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David Sandman

David Sandman

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Jun 17

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: A Legislative Wrap-Up

The New York State legislative session has just concluded. It was dominated almost entirely by negotiations over the State budget, which…

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: A Legislative Wrap-Up

David Sandman

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May 26

Benefits on Paper, Barriers in Practice

For years, policymakers have measured public benefits programs by how many people they serve. But another number matters just as much: how…

Benefits on Paper, Barriers in Practice

David Sandman

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Apr 21

The Front Door of Health Care Is About to Get Busier

The wait for primary care — the front door of our health system — is about to get longer. The federal budget bill, H.R. 1, is stripping…

The Front Door of Health Care Is About to Get Busier

David Sandman

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Mar 10

Combating Military Suicide: What We Don’t Know Can Hurt Us

This article is co-authored by David Sandman, Ph.D., President and CEO, New York Health Foundation, and David Shulkin, M.D., Ninth…

Combating Military Suicide: What We Don’t Know Can Hurt Us

David Sandman

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Jan 9

Hiding the Numbers Won’t Reduce Hunger

Hunger in America is on the rise — and the federal government released the evidence as quietly as possible. Late on December 30, while…

Hiding the Numbers Won’t Reduce Hunger

David Sandman

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Dec 8, 2025

A Wish List for 2026

2025 has been a rough year. Core safety net programs like Medicaid and SNAP were gutted. Millions of hungry Americans were used as…

A Wish List for 2026

David Sandman

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Nov 13, 2025

Giving Thanks When Times Are Tough

Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. I like the season and the food. I like that it’s an inclusive, non-religious…

Giving Thanks When Times Are Tough

David Sandman

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Oct 15, 2025

Health Care Is the Off-Ramp Out of the Shutdown

The question about the federal government shutdown isn’t just when it will end, but how?

Health Care Is the Off-Ramp Out of the Shutdown

David Sandman

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Sep 24, 2025

When Washington Retreats, States Step Up

I’ve just returned from several days in Albany where I spent time with a broad array of key stakeholders including state officials…

When Washington Retreats, States Step Up

David Sandman

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Aug 20, 2025

Fear Factor: Immigrant Health in Jeopardy

Fear Factor: Immigrant Health in Jeopardy

Fear Factor: Immigrant Health in Jeopardy

David Sandman

David Sandman

David Sandman, Ph.D., is President and CEO of the New York Health Foundation. www.nyhealthfoundation.org www.twitter.com/DavidSandman1

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