On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, health reform legislation that was approved by Congress. 

Healthcare.gov provides many resources on the new health care law.

Click here to download fact sheets on what the health reform law will mean for you.

healthcare-bannerSenator Warner believes we need comprehensive health care reform to achieve a competitive, cost-effective, and more efficient system. This effort should primarily be focused on ensuring that all Americans have access to adequate health coverage, and the coverage must be affordable and based upon data-driven medical standards. We must ensure that competition remains among health care providers because it is precisely that competition that drives innovation and reduces cost. Senator Warner believes any final reform also should include measures to promote prevention and wellness, help seniors navigate the health system, and expand the use of health information technology and telemedicine.

Senator Warner's Progress:

  • On December 24, 2009, Senator Warner voted in favor of the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act," health reform legislation that was signed into law on March 23, 2010. Click here to read his statement about the vote.  He also voted on March 25, 2010, in favor of the reconciliation package, which included a package of "fix-its" to the health reform bill.
  • On December 8, 2009, Senator Warner and 10 Freshman colleagues announced a package of health care amendments that would expand and accelerate efforts to encourage innovation and accountability across the health care system – and drive down costs.
  • On November 21, 2009, prior to the initial vote to bring the Senate health care bill to the floor for debate, Senator Warner released this statement explaining his vote.
  • On September 3, 2009, Senator Warner hosted a town hall meeting in Fredericksburg with over 1800 Virginians, to hear their views on health care reform.  You can watch the entire town hall here.  
Senator Warner's Speeches:
  • Health reform could drive down costs --  Senator Warner outlines several ways the health care system could be reformed to drive down overall costs, even as access is expanded.
  • The cost of inaction -- Senator Warner discusses the high cost of doing nothing, and argued that health reform not only must be paid for -- it also must reduce long-term costs for families and businesses.  

Facts & Resources

We have included a number of links to resources and information about the facts and details of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.  

  • The non-partisan, non-profit Kaiser Family Foundation produced a helpful 9-minute cartoon video explaining the basics of the health reform law.  

 

 

  • Facts Sheets on Health Reform: Our office has compiled 11 fact sheets on what the health reform law will mean for you.

  • Summary of Health Coverage Provisions: The Kaiser Family Foundation, a non-profit, non-partisan health policy organization, put together this comprehensive guide to the key health coverage provisions in the health reform law.  
  • List of Immediate Benefits: Click here to read a listing of some of the immediate benefits that consumers can expect from the health reform law.  
  • Fact vs. Fiction: Click here to read some of the fact behind the commonly-held misconceptions and disinformation that surrounds the health care reform debate.  

Recent News on Health Care

Here is what Senator Warner has been doing recently regarding health reform:

September 2010
  • 09/22/10 -
    Helpful Health Reform Resource
    The non-partisan, non-profit Kaiser Family Foundation has produced a helpful, nine-minute cartoon video explaining the basics of the new health reform law.
  • 09/07/10 -
    Visiting Winchester's Our Health
    Senator Warner visited Our Health in Winchester today, a campus-like setting that combines 10 public health, social service and non-profit agencies at one location. The shared location allows for closer coordination and administrative savings for the organizations.
July 2010
  • 07/09/10 -
    On the Peninsula: from cancer therapy to Bay research
    Senator Warner highlighted cutting-edge scientific research underway on Virginia's Peninsula today.
  • 07/07/10 -
    99 Degrees in the Shade
    On a blistering 99-degree day that shattered temperature records, Senator Warner returned to Virginia's Eastern Shore and Hampton Roads to highlight the region's role in the nation's space program as well as efforts to strengthen the economic recovery and spur innovation in our public schools.
June 2010
March 2010
  • 03/24/10 -
    Next steps on health reform
    Senator Warner and several of his freshman colleagues took to the Senate floor once again today to discuss the cost-saving tools included in the health reform legislation.
  • 03/22/10 -
    Checking-in with Hampton Roads and the Peninsula
    Senator Warner traveled to Norfolk, Newport News and Williamsburg this weekend to check-in with small business owners and community leaders on issues that ranged from health care to the economy, including Wall Street and the continuing gridlock in Congress.
February 2010
  • 02/12/10 -
    Funding to help build Virginia's health IT infrastructure
    Senator Warner announced today that $24 million from the economic stimulus package will go toward funding of two projects that will jump-start Virginia's transition to expanded use of health care information technology and electronic medical records.
January 2010
  • 01/15/10 -
    Focus on health savings & accountability
    As Senate and House leaders continue to work to craft a compromise health reform bill, Senator Warner is urging negotiators to remain focused on the ultimate goal of health reform: driving-down medical costs for consumers, businesses and taxpayers.
  • 01/11/10 -
    A visit to Martinsville
    Senator Warner traveled to Southside Virginia today to meet with over 50 community and business leaders from Martinsville and Henry County. The community has been one of the hardest hit during the economic downturn -- and this former self-described "Sweatshirt Capital of the World" has been struggling for years with the economic challenges caused by the decline in U.S.-based textile manufacturing.
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