October 2009
5 posts
Lummis interview regarding Dems new health care...
What About Pre-Existing Conditions?
I personally know many individuals for whom the current healthcare system simply does not work, including people with preexisting conditions who can’t get insurance or can’t leave their job because they’ll lose their insurance. No one should have to make that choice. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and I support immediate tax credits, tax deductions and insurance law reforms...
September 2009
5 posts
Time to Hit the Reset Button on Health Debate
Too many people in Wyoming do not have health insurance, are paying far too much for it, or are having problems accessing the care they need. We need healthcare reform, of that there is no disagreement in Washington.
Unfortunately, House Democrats have chosen to go-it-alone and systematically shut Republicans out of the process. The American people deserve better than a hurried one-party...
August 2009
1 post
Lummis discusses healthcare reform with Greg...
July 2009
10 posts
Rep. Lummis discusses healthcare reform with Joe...
THE EMPOWERING PATIENTS FIRST ACT
A Solution from the Republican Study Committee for Access to Affordable, Quality Health Care for All Americans H.R. 3400 — The Empowering Patients First Act
Pillar #1: Access to Coverage for All Americans Makes the purchase of health care financially feasible for all – Grants individuals and small businesses an income tax deduction on health care premiums, just as individuals with...
Five Things You Need to Know About the House...
1. New Government Run Plan to “Compete” with Private Companies
Doctor Payments Based on the Medicare Model. Plan would reimburse providers at Medicare payment rates for at least the first three years, with a 5% bonus payment. After that, reimbursement could be no more than Medicare rates. The Secretary of Health and Human Services could coerce doctors to participate in the program by tying...
The Democrats' Healthcare Bill - By the Numbers
Important numbers relevant to the House Democrats’ 1,018-page “America’s Affordable Health Choices Act:”
114 million — Number of individuals who could lose their current coverage under the bill, according to non-partisan actuaries at the Lewin Group.
4.7 million — Number of jobs that could be lost as a result of taxes on businesses that cannot afford to provide health insurance...
