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A DIALOGUE ON HEALTH CARE |
Congressman Edwards believes we must maintain our quality health care system in the United States while reducing costs and ensuring that all hardworking families have access to affordable coverage. During the month of August, Congressman Edwards had 28 health care meetings in our district where he listened to physicians, nurses, hospital administrators, small business owners and everyday citizens. in addition, Congressman Edwards held a telephone town hall meeting on health care that included nearly 20,000 constituents, and had public town halls in Bryan, Waco and Cleburne that were attended by over 3000 people. congressman Edwards learned a great deal about the strengths and challenges of our present health care system an the questions about proposed health care reform. While constituents had widely differing perspectives, it seemed to Congressman Edwards there was a consensus on several key points. Congressman Edwards realizes any reform plan would have toe maintain the many positive aspects of America's health care system, and preserve:
As this debate continues, Congressman Edwards is committed to listening to the concerns of families, doctors, hospitals, and businesses in our district to determine the best solution to the problems facing our health care system. He believes we must work together in good faith to protect the many positive aspects of our present health care system while addressing the unsustainable health care cost increases that are hurting American families and businesses alike. In discussing health care reform, the one question Chet is asked more than any other is, "Where can I get some basic facts about health reform legislation in Congress?" Some credible and objective sources include: A brief overview of the bill that came out of committee and does not reflect changes made in the committee amendment process can be found here. The Kaiser Family Foundation - healthreform.kff.org Library of Congress - thomas.loc.gov The Annenberg School of Public Poliy at the Tell Congressman Edwards Your Health Care stories. Let us know what you think.
Medicare has done more for seniors' independence, health and financial security than almost any other federal initiative. Chet strongly believes Medicare must be protected for future generations. Congressman Edwards supported a budget resolution that includes a long term fix for physicians facing substantial rate cuts for their Medicare and Medicaid patients. This ensures that physicians will not be forced to stop taking Medicare and Medicaid and patients will not have to search for new providers. Any solution to the challenges facing Medicare today must strengthen the program by protecting guaranteed benefits.
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