Consumers
Dodge A Bullet In The Form Of Patients’ Bill Of Rights
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 23, 1999
CONTACT: Richard Coorsh
(202) 824-1787
The following statement was released today by Chip Kahn, President of
the Health Insurance Association of America (HIAA):
HIAA is pleased with the Senate’s decision last night to stop adoption
of the Democrat’s Patients’ Bill of Rights legislation that would
effectively raise costs and the number of people uninsured. While
consumers dodged a bullet this time around, proponents of so-called
"patient protection legislation" are expected to keep the gun loaded on
the issue.
This delay is good news for consumers who need affordable health
coverage and access to basic care. The Patients’ Bill of Rights
legislation includes mandates that would hurt consumers because it will
increase the cost of health insurance premiums as well as the number of
uninsured Americans. We urge members of Congress to recognize that
"patient protection legislation" should protect consumers’ access to
affordable quality health care.
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