America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) has introduced a healthcare reform proposal intended to achieve universal coverage, reduce the growth of healthcare costs, and improve the quality of medical care.
The new proposal is the result of three years of policy development by AHIP’s Board of Directors to develop workable solutions to the healthcare challenges facing the nation. It outlines strategies to achieve four main objectives: controlling costs; helping consumers and purchasers obtain affordable and portable coverage; achieving universal coverage; and adding value through a system that rewards quality, efficiency, and an emphasis on primary care and wellness.
“Today our board is making a strong statement that now is the time for health care reform,” said Karen Ignagni, President and CEO of AHIP. “Reducing health care costs, improving quality of care, and bringing everyone into the system must be done in tandem to maximize the opportunity for success on all fronts.”
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