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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC) issued the following statement after becoming a cosponsor of H.R. 3400, the Empowering Patients First Act. This comprehensive solution for health care reform would ensure that patients control their own health care decisions and provide access to affordable, quality health care for all Americans.
“The time has come for balanced, common sense health care reform that will guarantee that Americans receive quality care while protecting the sacred doctor-patient relationship.
I strongly believe that the Empowering Patients First Act, a Republican alternative to the Democrat’s government-run health care plan, will do just this.
The bill, created by the Republican Study Committee, is a budget neutral proposal based on the fundamental principle that personal medical decisions should be made by patients and their doctors, not unaccountable bureaucrats in Washington.
No matter the challenges facing the country, my Republican colleagues and I are dedicated to offering real solutions. We look forward to Democrats joining us to work towards positive, patient-centered health care reform in the coming months.
The American people demand and deserve it.”
Highlights of the Empowering Patients First Act
Makes health care affordable for everyone.
· Allows you to keep your current health insurance.
· Covers pre-existing conditions.
· Grants greater choice and portability.
· Reimburses physicians to ensure continuity of care.
· Includes tort reform.
· Excludes taxpayer funded abortion.
· Pays for itself.
Read the full bill here.
Read a one page summary of the bill here.
View a side by side comparison of the bill with the House Democrat’s plan, H.R. 3200, here.
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