Since there's so much talk about healthcare in the presidential election...I thought it would be interesting to highlight a healthcare proposal backed by our local Congressman Phil English. It's called the Healthy Americans Act.

Here's what the Congressman has to say about it…

The act guarantees universal, private health insurance for ALL Americans. Under the new system, every American will have the power to choose a comprehensive health insurance plan, and—with individuals, employers and government each investing something into the system—insurance will be guaranteed to be affordable for every American.
The Healthy Americans Act will match insurers with health care consumers in an environment designed for competition. Each state, with financial support from the Federal government and insurance companies, will establish a Health Help Agency (HHAs). HHAs will lower administrative costs by coordinating payments from employers, individuals and government. These agencies will also provide consumers with unbiased information about competing private health plans and determine premium reductions that will ensure every American can afford their health plan. With the resources to compare plans based on quality, cost and service, individuals—rather than their employers—will be empowered to choose the health plan that works best for them and their families. However, employers that wish to continue offering insurance directly to their employees will be allowed to do so as long as the plans are comparable to HHA offered plans.

So now that we've heard the pitch--I'm wondering what you think of the plan? How does it compare with what you'd like to see happen in the healthcare system?

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