The Patient's Choice Act of 2009 (Alternative to Obamacare)

How many Americans have heard of "The Patients' Choice Act of 2009" that was submitted in Congress by Senators Coburn and Burr and US Representatives Ryan and Nunes on May 20, 2009? Why are the Democrats ignoring these ideas from Republicans which make sense? Why 1,000 page Obamacare bills that also contain earmarks for things like bike trails? Why so long? Read the information provided on "The Patients' Choice Act of 2009" and tell us why this plan is not the way to go including ending Lawsuit Abuse (Tort Reform)

Why not listen to Senator Coburn who is also a Doctor? Instead Democrats continued to listen to the Trial Attorney lobby who certainly do not have the interests of doctors, hospitals, or patients. Patients are only a means for Trial Attorneys to line their pockets even more. This was submitted in May but has been largely ignored by the Mainstream Media who continue to carry the water for Obama/Pelosi/Reid on Obamacare. Read this plan for yourself at Patient's Choice Act and ask yourself why we are not hearing more about this plan.

May 20, 2009

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”

WASHINGTON – Earlier today, 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.”

Watch the press conference here

Click here to view the entire bill text
Click here for the comprehensive summary.
Click here for the brief summary.
Click here for answers to common questions and myths.
Click here for a section-by-section summary.
Click here to read the Individual Auto-Enrollment Summary.

Compare Patients' Choice Act and Democrats' House Bill here.
Gingrich Statement on the Patients’ Choice Act
Read the sponsor's editorial on PCA 2009.
Coburn, Burr letter to Senator Reid regarding his recent remarks.
Read the Americans for Tax Reform's letter.
Coburn discusses health care on C-Span's Washington Journal
Related Resources:
Files:
Experts onTax Treatment of Health Insurance (298.5 KBs)
Jul 16, 2009
PCA Scenario Examples (June 13 2009) (404.8 KBs)
Jul 16, 2009