A Better Way | Congressman Phil Roe, Tennessee District 1
A Better Way
Health care shouldn't be a partisan issue, so why is the only bipartisan thing about President Obama's health care law its opposition? A new poll released by Fox News found that 68 percent of all Americans, both Republican and Democrat, are concerned about what their health care will look like under ObamaCare. Fifty-six percent of Democrats say they feel concerned on some level, with 31 percent admitting to being "very concerned." But despite widespread anxiety, President Obama refuses to acknowledge it's time to repeal his bill and start over.
ObamaCare's insurance exchanges are set to open on October 1, but many states and health care providers aren't ready. In July, the administration announced they would delay the employer mandate by one year, but refused to give families that same protection. If the president believes employers deserve protection and flexibility from the law, I will never understand why he doesn't share that same concern for all Americans. It is painfully clear that this administration is putting politics and pride over the needs of the American people.
That's why this week, I have worked with the House Republican Study Committee (RSC) to introduce the American Health Care Reform Act, a full alternative proposal that would repeal and replace the president's deeply flawed health care law.
I came to Congress because, as a physician, I wanted to help shape policy to reform our nation's health care system. Unfortunately, during the ObamaCare debate, I was excluded from the process, despite requesting several meetings with the president because I saw this train wreck coming. We know the president's health care law is unworkable and that is exactly why Chairman Scalise asked me to help draft a replacement bill. Our bill comes in at under 200 pages, will not increase taxes, does not rely on mandates, expands coverage and lowers costs. The president and his allies claim that Republicans have no ideas for health care reform and that couldn't be further from the truth. The RSC bill is a market-based, commonsense alternative to ObamaCare and I am proud to have worked with the chairman and drafting committee on this important legislation.
After fully repealing ObamaCare, our bill will change the tax code to level the playing field between those who receive insurance through their employer and those that purchase it on their own. Based on Kaiser Family Foundation data, 80 percent of Americans will receive a tax cut under this plan. Next, the bill will provide protection to individuals with preexisting conditions by ensuring they can move between markets in health care (large, small group and individual health markets) so long as they maintain continuous coverage. The legislation will allow Americans to shop for better care by letting them purchase insurance across state lines and by allowing small businesses to pool together and negotiate better rates. The bill will reform medical liability laws and protect the sanctity of human life by prohibiting any health plan from requiring coverage of abortion services. Most importantly, this bill makes meaningful reforms to the health care system without requiring Americans to purchase insurance.
The American Health Care Reform Act is a better answer to our health care challenges and will not result in the economic catastrophe that is ObamaCare.. For more information on the bill, visit http://rsc.scalise.house.gov/solutions/rsc-betterway.htm.
Feel free to contact my office if we can be of assistance to you or your family.
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