Ground zero survivors battle New York-Presbyterian Hospital which won’t accept 9/11 Health Program

NEW YORK — Former NYPD traffic supervisor Walter Clark has nothing but good things to say about New York-Presbyterian Hospital and the care he received for his 9/11-related double lung transplant. But the bureaucratic nightmare that comes with it because the hospital won’t accept a health plan covering ground zero survivors is another matter altogether. First established in 2010, the World Trade Center Health Program provides screenings and treatment for more than 100,000 responders and workers suffering from 9/11-related illnesses. Covered conditions range from respiratory diseases, digestive...