State of Connecticut secondary Archives: on Health Care
Ann-Marie Adams:
Expand Medicaid and reduce disparities
Adams identified issues within the education and health sectors as key matters to be dealt with in Connecticut. An issue is the health disparities in Connecticut, expanding Medicaid --which is for low-income people...[to ensure] that we're getting
high-quality health care for not just middle class Americans, but working class Americans as well," explained the aspirant. "I have a track record of being an advocate for the voiceless and more than 30 years of being a catalyst for change."
Source: Jamaica Observer on 2018 Connecticut Senate race
Nov 12, 2012
August Wolf:
Repeal ObamaCare: all of it; immediately
It all starts with this: repeal ObamaCare. All of it. Immediately. Then, we replace it with free-market, patient-centered solutions.
We should allow any health insurance company to sell policies anywhere in the USA, which will increase private sector competition and drive down or cap prices.
Encourage all Americans--not just a select few--to open Heath Savings Accounts so more people can take personal responsibility for their own health care.
And increase penalties for greedy lawyers who sue doctors and hospitals when nothing was done wrong. Those frivolous lawsuits add billions to the cost of health care."
Source: 2016 Connecticut Senate campaign website Wolf2016.com.com
Apr 1, 2016
Bob Stefanowski:
Expand access to private healthcare for veterans
I will work with federal partners to expand access to private healthcare. This will allow Veterans to seek healthcare outside of the VA hospital system in underserved areas. In rural areas, this program saves hours of time spent traveling for basic
medical services. Today's Veterans continue to struggle with PTSD and other mental health issues which have become worse with the pandemic. We owe it to these heroes to create access to healthcare that is as stress-free and hassle-free as possible.
Source: 2022 Connecticut BobForGovernor.com campaign website
Apr 21, 2022
Bob Stefanowski:
Government option is fine, but give people more choices
My family is now part of ConnectiCare. You need a PhD to be able to figure out the options and the prices and the co-pays. We need to provide more flexibility. I think the private sector should be part of that answer. If there is a government option,
that's fine, but it should be affordable, it should be good care. And people should have more choices right now, because it's becoming too much of a burden on families of Connecticut, to pay their health care costs and still get by.
Source: NBC Connecticut on 2022 Connecticut Gubernatorial race
Jan 23, 2022
Dan Carter:
Government-run ObamaCare screams out to repeal & replace
The cost of "affordable health" is bankrupting working families and those who cannot afford it. The punishing aspects of ObamaCare--high deductibles, lack of providers and insurance companies, the damage to community hospitals--screams out for it to
be repealed and replaced with a solution that ensures all Americans access to the best the healthcare system in the world.I oppose a government run system.
We need more market forces and competition for health care service while ensuring that pre-existing conditions continue to be covered, that young adults can stay on their parent's health care plans and that health insurance is portable. As a former
pharmaceutical salesman, I know that we must address the ever escalating cost of medication.
It's time to take health care out of the hands of Barack Obama and Dick Blumenthal and put it where it belongs, in the hands of patients and their doctor.
Source: 2016 Connecticut Senate campaign website CarterForSenate.com
Aug 8, 2016
Dan Malloy:
Healthcare a fundamental right
Connecticut Fairness should mean keeping health insurance affordable for everyone. We must take action to ensure stability in our insurance marketplace and to contain premium costs for consumers.
Together, let's pass a bill that preserves the most vital elements of the Affordable Care Act--including the individual mandate. Let's make it clear that in Connecticut, healthcare is a fundamental right.
Source: 2018 Connecticut State of the State address
Feb 7, 2018
Jack Orchulli:
No billions for public option; keep skin in the game
I am committed to making the CASE for:- Coupling: linking health care cost to "skin in the game," wellness, preventive medicine, and relevant mandates. $4 Billion now spent on public health care: it's skyrocketing and they want to add
$ Billions more with a public option.
- Adjusting: limiting expense growth (8%/year average) to no more than the constitutional CAP (about 3%/year average), and, for now, actually reducing expenses until this financial mess is cleaned up
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Streamlining: eliminating overlapping State operations that wastes $ Million
- Evolving: adjusting public employment costs to today's realities and standards
The Bottom Line: Connecticut is in desperate need of good ideas and capable,
courageous leadership. Leaders, doing what's best for all citizens, will create a financially sound and vibrant environment: an environment of valued government service to our citizens and one productive to business growth and job creation.
Source: Connecticut 2010 Senate campaign website WeBackJack2010.com
Nov 1, 2010
Matthew Corey:
Let health care be governed by the free market
Health care cost is on the rise. We should allow the purchase of health insurance across state lines. We also need tort reform. There should be no discrimination on purchasing health care with preexisting conditions which the states should subsidize
through cost effective Medicaid programs. The exchanges are in place. Let the free market compete in these exchanges so the American people can get the best rates. We also need to create large pools so individuals can get the best rates available.
Source: 2018 Connecticut Senate campaign website CoreyForSenate.com
Dec 12, 2017
Ned Lamont:
Why hasn't Lieberman ever signed onto universal healthcare?
Q: Sen. Lieberman has labeled you during the course of this campaign as a closet Republican, and that you are far left. How do you perceive yourself there? A: Either I'm far left or I'm too cozy with the Republicans, but it's a little difficult to be
both. I think these are all distractions from the issues that people care about. What people want to know is how come Sen. Lieberman in 18 years in the Senate has never signed onto a bill that provides universal health care for each and every American?
Source: 2006 Connecticut Democratic Senate Primary debate
Jul 6, 2006
Peter Lumaj:
Repeal ObamaCare; create market-based health care system
Reforming Health Care:- Repeal Obamacare as it limits health care choices and violates the Constitution.
- Permit a market-based health care system and allow individuals to have a health care savings account.
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Allow insurance companies to sell health insurance across state lines
- Encourage competition, eliminate fraud and reign in medical malpractice suits
Source: Connecticut 2012 Senate campaign website Lumaj2012.com
Jul 4, 2012
Themis Klarides:
Supported adequate funding of state's Medicaid program
The Connecticut Association of Optometrists has selected State Rep. Themis Klarides as ?"Legislator Champion" for her work in ensuring that health insurance and state health programs cover vision care services for children.
CAO also thanked Rep. Klarides for her support of adequate funding of the state's Medicaid program, which provides vital healthcare services to over 400,000 Connecticut residents.
Source: Valley Independent Sentinel on 2022 Connecticut Senate race
Oct 23, 2018
Tom Foley:
Post costs for treatments to give consumers options
Foley said about 1/3 of the budget is related to healthcare spending and he wants to get at those basic costs at the hospital and physician level. "If you get the whole healthcare services industry to deliver their services more efficiently, then
Connecticut would save a lot of money," he said.Foley would like to see more transparency with posted costs for treatments to give consumers options. "Nobody is taking costs into account when they make these decisions," Foley said, which leaves a
situation where efficiencies will never develop around delivering a service.
"When the government is such a large consumer of healthcare services, they have the opportunity to come in and say 'No. You are not going to get that MRI (at a specific
hospital) you are going to have it done at some other hospital or some clinic,'" Foley said. He said by lowering the cost of healthcare, those fixed costs will go down. "I think the way our hospital structure is set up is very high cost," Foley said.
Source: New Haven Register on 2014 Connecticut gubernatorial race
Jun 29, 2014
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