The American Heart Association has a strong commitment to comprehensive reform that aligns with the Association 's principles and the needs of heart disease and stroke patients . � � Specifically , these principles focus on access to affordable insurance coverage , preventive services , quality health care , the elimination of health disparities , continued biomedical research to improve the prevention and treatment of heart disease and stroke , and an adequate and diverse workforce . � � Americans need and deserve a health care system that embodies these principles . � � We urge Congress to find common ground and finish its work on meaningful , comprehensive reform . � � We must not turn our backs on those who need our help the most .