Talking Points And Tips

Health Care Talking Points

Paul’s Health Saving Accounts - one of the best keep secrets in America. Today nearly 3.2 million people are covered by HSA-type plans. Many of the new HSA holders were previously uninsured. Last September, the Ways and Means Committee had approved Ryan’s HSA legislation that builds on HSA’s potential and enables patients and businesses to make the most of this new tool to manage heath care provisions.
Paul has pushed for improving Medicare by giving seniors the same type of coverage as member of Congress.
Paul’s Independent Health Record Bank Act, introduced in June 2005, would let patients opt for electronic records to limit paperwork and give doctor’s access to complete, up-to-date information.
Paul has been a voice advocating transparency in the cost of doctor services and medical procedures, to let patients make informed decisions.

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Choose a topic that matters to you. The talking points provide you with a good start but the more passion you feel about the issue the better.( to find additional information, you can check out the “Paul on the Issues” tab on this website.)
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