HIAA Unveils Ad Campaign To Fight "Dingwood" Bill
Aug 09, 1999
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.
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NOTE TO MEDIA: A transcript of the ad is available at http://www.hiaa.org/news/news-state/hiaaradioad.htm
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