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Senators Coburn, Burr, and Representatives Ryan, Nunes Offer a Better Path Forward on Health Care Reform
Bicameral Coalition of Reformers Unveil “The Patients’ Choice Act of 2009”

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On May 20, 2009, U.S. Senators Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) and Richard Burr (R-NC) and U.S. Representatives Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Devin Nunes (R-CA) introduced health care reform legislation that delivers on the shared principles of promoting universal access to quality, affordable health care, and does so without adding billions of dollars in new debt or taxes.

“The Patients’ Choice Act of 2009,” transforms health care in America by strengthening the relationship between the patient and the doctor; using choice and competition rather than rationing and restrictions to contain costs; and ensuring universal, affordable health care for all Americans. “The Patients’ Choice Act” promotes innovative, State-based solutions, along with fundamental reforms in the tax code, to give every American, regardless of employment status, age, or health condition, the ability and the resources to purchase health insurance. The comprehensive legislation includes concrete prevention and transparency initiatives, long overdue reforms to Medicare and Medicaid, investments in wellness programs and health IT, and more.

"As a practicing physician, I have seen first-hand how giving government more control over health care has failed to make health care more affordable and accessible. The American people deserve health care reform that will work, not another round of so-called reform that repeats the same failed policies of the past. Congress and the administration have the opportunity to pursue bold reform and a fresh start. The Patients’ Choice Act will provide every American with access to affordable health care without a tax increase, more debt and waiting lines,” Dr. Coburn said.

“The American health care system needs a complete transformation,” Senator Burr said. “The Patients’ Choice Act will finally enable Americans to own their health care instead of being trapped in the current system, which leaves people either uninsured, dependent on their employer, or forced into a government program. With a focus on prevention and wellness and covering those with pre-existing conditions, the Patients’ Choice Act will make health care affordable and accessible to all Americans.”

“Both parties need to step up to the plate with specific solutions to our nation’s health care crisis,” added Ryan. “The Patients’ Choice Act represents a clear alternative to those who seek to empower Washington at the expense of the individual, and I am hopeful that our efforts can help push Congress to enact a more sensible health care reform bill this year. The Patients’ Choice Act proves that America can have universal health care coverage without the government running our health care system.”

Nunes stated, “The American people deserve a health care system that is centered on their individual needs. Our bill will allow us to achieve this goal, while improving health outcomes, lowering cost and guaranteeing access to health care for every single American.”

* Health Care Reform: A Debate Worth Having, By Paul Ryan and Devin Nunes
Washington Times
June 8, 2009
Watch: UpFront with Mike Gousha: Rep. Ryan Talks About National Health Care
May 31, 2009
* “Patients’ Choice Act is a serious proposal that merits serious consideration.” 
USA Today Editorial
May 29, 2009
Watch: Rep. Ryan On Alternative Healthcare Plan
Fox News’ American Newsroom
May 20, 2009
Watch: Press Conference with Senators Richard Burr and Tom Coburn, Representatives Paul Ryan and Devin Nunes
May 20, 2009
* "The GOP’s Health-Care Alternative" By Grace-Marie Turner (Galen Institute) and Joseph R. Antos (AEI)
Wall Street Journal
May 20, 2009
* “An Alternative to Obamacare" By Tom Coburn, Richard Burr, Paul Ryan and Devin Nunes
Real Clear Politics
May 20, 2009

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