Congressman Blumenauer has been focused on fixing America’s broken health care system so that everyone has access to quality, affordable care.  The time for reform is now, and we cannot afford to compromise or wait to act. Oregonians have a lot of questions about what Congress is considering, and Rep. Blumenauer took questions from constituents in two telephone town halls last week

Listen to Tuesday's Telephone Town Hall: PART 1 PART 2 PART 3

Listen to Friday's Discussion:  PART 1 PART 2 PART 3

Poll results from the Town Halls:  Link to PDF

FAQs:  Link to PDF

Read the bill text or Congressman Blumenauer's Myths vs Facts page.

I want to correct some grave mischaracterizations of the health care reform legislation, America’s Affordable Health Choices Act (H.R. 3200).  Anti-health reform groups are misconstruing a provision of the legislation, which enjoys broad support in Congress, to provide coverage under Medicare for people to talk to their doctor about their wishes and care preferences at the end of life.

On Heels of Health Care Reform, Bills would Help Improve End of Life Care & Reward Efficient State Care

Washington, DC – Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) today introduced three pieces of legislation that would significantly improve end of life care, reward states like Oregon for providing quality health care efficiently, and examine and improve regional differences in Medicare services. As a member of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health Care, Rep. Blumenauer is working to include these bills in the comprehensive health care reform bill currently being drafted.

Ways and Means Sends Health Care Bill to House Floor for Full Vote

Washington, DC – Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) voted early this morning to pass America’s Affordable Health Choices Act, HR 3200.  Blumenauer, a member of the Ways and Means Health Care Subcommittee, has been engaged in daily conversations and negotiations around this bill, which included pieces of legislation he introduced earlier this year.