HIAA
Unveils Ad Campaign To Fight "Dingwood" Bill FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 9, 1999 CONTACT: Carrie B. Tydings (202) 824-1786 e-mail: ctydings@hiaa.org
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Health Insurance Association of America
(HIAA) today unveiled a radio advertising campaign designed to combat the
Norwood-Dingell Bill, which would serve to increase costs and the number
of uninsured. According to HIAA President Chip Kahn, "We are taking a stand against
the "Dingwood" bill, that would serve to drive up the cost of health care
and increase the rolls of the uninsured." Mr. Kahn went on to say, "The
Norwood-Dingell Bill would be devastating for consumers and employers
alike. It places health care truly at the mercy of the trial attorneys,
and through excessive regulation and red tape, will add up to $200 to each
family’s health care costs." The 60-second ad will run in selected cities including New York,
Buffalo and Elmira, New York; Miami and West Palm Beach, Florida;
Chattanooga and Knoxville, Tennessee; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
Casper, Wyoming from August 23 to September 3. The Health Insurance Association of American is the nation’s most
prominent trade association representing the nation’s private health care
system. Its 269 members provide health, long-term care, disability and
supplemental coverage to more than 115 million Americans. ### NOTE TO MEDIA: A transcript of the ad is available at http://www.hiaa.org/news/news-state/hiaaradioad.htm
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