GOP Proposes health care bill. See summary here…
The Republican Study Committee has come out with their own market based health care bill recently. It does not have a number yet because House Democrats are refusing to hear it.
If you wish to read the full bill, click here.
Below is a summary of the “Empowering Patients First Act”.
#1: Access to Coverage for All Americans
- The Empowering Patients First Act makes the purchase of health care financially feasible for all Americans, covers pre-existing conditions, protects employer-sponsored insurance, and shines light on existing health care plans.
#2: Coverage is Truly Owned by the Patient
- This legislation grants greater choice and portability to the patient, and also gives employers more flexibility in the benefits offered. It also expands the individual market by creating several pooling mechanisms.
#3: Improve the Health Care Delivery Structure
- Physicians know the best care for their patient. That’s why this legislation establishes doctor-led quality measures, ensuring that you get the quality care you need. It also reimburses physicians to ensure the stability of your care, and encourages healthier lifestyles by allowing employers to offer discounts for healthy habits through wellness and prevention programs.
#4: Rein in Out-of-Control Costs
- A key concern in positive reform is reining in out-of control costs. This legislation does this by reforming the medical liability system. Also, the cost of the plan is completely offset through decreasing defensive medicine, savings from health care efficiencies, sifting out waste, fraud and abuse, plus an annual one-percent non defense discretionary spending step down.
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