CardiovascularNational Seniors Organization Applauds Congressional Health Care Reform Efforts, US
"American seniors have a lot at stake in this health care reform debate and
the National Committee applauds the House for taking an important first step
in reforming our health care system for Americans of all ages. The three
Committee bills reported out of the House include several important reforms
for Medicare beneficiaries such as, closing the Part D doughnut hole, allowing
government negotiation of drug prices in Part D and eliminating billions of
dollars of wasteful subsidies to private insurers in Medicare. But there is more
work to be done to ensure the final health care reform package sent to the
President provides improved access and care to the insured, the uninsured,
and beneficiaries in Medicare." Barbara B. Kennelly, President/CEO.
The National Committee has worked hard to mobilize support for Medicare
proposals that would improve efficiency and care for millions of Medicare
beneficiaries while also providing savings for system-wide health care reform
efforts. As President Obama has said, America does not face an entitlement
crisis; we face a health care crisis. That"s why we believe it is imperative
that health reform addresses cost growth throughout the entire health care
system, not simply in the Medicare program.
The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare and its
millions of members and supporters will continue to urge Congress to support
meaningful health care reform legislation, which protects Medicare"s 44 million
beneficiaries while also improving care and access for all Americans.
The National Committee