>snip< I truly appreciate hearing from so many of you on this topic – what’s working already, what needs to be improved or even concerns about what health care reform might mean for you. As Congress prepares to reconvene in early September, please know that I will be taking your comments and questions with me and will be talking to my colleagues about these issues. In fact, listed below are some of my goals for health care reform; goals that have developed out of the important conversations I’ve been having with you all month long. >snip<
Health Insurance Reform: What I FAVOR
Sensible, fiscally-responsible reform that does not add to our national debt—revenue neutral reform.
A public health insurance option, for those who:1) cannot afford their employer-provided private health insurance; 2) are uninsured, or; 3) are unhappy with their private insurance
Allowing you to keep your current private health insurance and doctor if you are currently satisfied
Ending the practice of discrimination based on pre-existing health conditions—insurance companies increase this practice each year
Improving Medicare for our seniors by eliminating co-pays for preventative care and closing the gap in prescription drug coverage known as “the doughnut hole”
Expanding the health care workforce, especially primary care physicians and nurses
Investing in preventative care and wellness efforts
Health Insurance Reform: What I DO NOT FAVOR
Increasing the national debt to pay for health care reform
Government intervention in personal medical decisions, including doctor and treatment choices
Insurance coverage for illegal immigrants
A single-payer system, like that of Canada, New Zealand and many European countries
Taxing the middle-class to pay for health care reform
Euthanasia or mandatory end of life counseling for seniors
Very truly yours,
DENNIS MOORE
Member of Congress
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