We can’t fix the economy of America without fixing the health care system.”
Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Fixing the economy means fixing health care. Our current health care system is broken and taking a huge toll on the economy. According to a report released by the Department of Health and Human Services in March, U.S. health care spending doubled between 1996 and 2006. And premiums are through the roof.
As AFSCME President Gerald W. McEntee has said: “The cost of health care coverage has skyrocketed. It threatens the economic security of working families, it strains state and federal budgets and it reduces the competitiveness of American businesses. We need an American solution in which all of us – individuals, employers and government – share responsibility for guaranteeing quality, affordable health care we can all count on.”
Fixing the economy means fixing health care. We can’t afford to be at the mercy of the insurance industry anymore. We need quality, affordable health care for all that protects good health benefits, brings down skyrocketing costs and provides comprehensive coverage options to insured and uninsured families – including the choice of a quality public health insurance plan.
AFSCME is part of Health Care for America Now (HCAN), a national grassroots campaign of more than 950 organizations in 46 states representing 30 million people dedicated to winning quality, affordable health care we all can count on in 2009. Our organization and principles are supported by President Obama, Vice President Biden, and more than 190 members of Congress.
To join AFSCME's Campaign click here: http://www.makeamericahappen.com/health-care-for-all/