On September 15, Investors Business Daily released the results among 1,376 randomly selected physicians from across the country about the Democrats effort to socialize our health care system. It found that 65% of American physicians are against President Obama’s reform policies.

Please follow this link to read the article:

http://www.investors.com/NewsAndAnalysis/Article.aspx?id=506199.

Posted by Phil Gingrey in Phil Gingrey on 9/17/2009




Last Thursday thousands of physicians from across the country descended upon the Capitol to declare to the American people that the AMA does not speak for the majority of physicians in America in their efforts to support ObamaCare.

This was truly a grassroots effort among doctors and I was proud to join them to declare that we do have the right prescription for America’s healthcare system. HR 3400, the Empowering Patients First Act. This solution is centered around four main principles:

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.

Posted by Phil Gingrey in Phil Gingrey on 9/17/2009