The Connecticut version of the Patient s Bill of Rights works well because first appeal is not in court. I support creating the option of an extenral review process that guarantees patients have recourse against insurers. This has worked well with the Federal Employee s Health Benefit Program over the last 20 years. Yes I have led Democratic efforts on the floor first to pass this legislation and then to appoint conferees and have the conference committee meet to try to work out a bill that could pass both House and Senate and be sent to the President for signature. I think this is one of the most important agenda items facing Congress.
Patients deserve to make life-altering medical treatment decisions.
I support universal health care access which includes patient choice and physician prescribed treatment discretion. Sen William Kozak Jr. Yes 2 State Rep. Rob Simmons Senior citizens are right to be concerned about the high cost of prescription drugs. There is a relatively simple way to give seniors the assistance they need. Congress must look to the states, find programs already in place that are working, and help expand them though block grants.