Crist: Florida a role model for national health care reform
by Michael C. Bender | July 15th, 2009.
The Democratic National Committee is airing this ad in Florida and seven other states (AR, IN, LA, ME, ND, NE & OH) as the White House makes its push for health care reform.
Republicans say campaign is an attempt to “bulldoze” Democrats like Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida, whose support is critical for President Obama’s plan.
But it also touches on a hot issue in Florida’s U.S. Senate race.
Today, the likely Republican candidate Gov. Charlie Crist said he’d like to see “more private sector involvement” in the White House health care plan and suggested Democrats look to Florida as they massage the proposal.
“What we’ve done in Florida can be a pretty good model,” Crist said. “I mean, the real concern here is to make sure people have access to health care that’s affordable. Through our Cover Florida program we’ve shown a way to do it, where you don’t have to increase taxes.”
Tags: Charlie Crist, Cover Florida, Democratic National Committee, health care
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July 16th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
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July 17th, 2009 at 12:40 am
With all respect to every American…read the fine print. If this bill becomes law with some of the paragraphs the mainstream media are not broadcasting…no one will be able to purchase private healthcare for themselves after it is in effect. Please…Florida has some of the most challenging health care issues for the elderly. What makes anyone think the government can offer a well run healthcare system when they can’t run welfare or social security within budget. I am a nurse..I hope all physicians will unite and propose proactive health care legislation for their patients. Proactive healthcare. Read the bill. Please save our freedom to choose. Yes the system has to be reformed. Let’s do it the right way.
July 21st, 2009 at 1:22 pm
We have a tendency in America to argue for or against a concept based on our own personal philosophy or view of the world, what advances our personal interests, or the interests of our party, family, organization, or region. Perhaps viewing the issue from a management or systemic perspective might result in innovative approaches to the issue. The American national mindset, citizen philosophy, lack of citizen motivation to be proactively healthy, and governance model make the socialization of health care in America very problematic, particularly at this point in time. A country needs to know its limitations.
July 23rd, 2009 at 9:22 pm
I agree with you Reggie. Looking at it from that point of view would certainly reveal the issues that could be easily fixed and then take the time to systematically create an effective model. Thus far there really hasn’t been a perfect one. People flock here to save their lives. What will it take for people to take a proactive look at their own health. What will it take to look at the populations that are the voiceless ones…children, elderly and degenerative conditions first. I would like it if one could offer a starting point. Work from those points. I can imagine it ….can anyone else?
August 1st, 2009 at 12:12 am
During the recess of our government, everyone should call or visit their representative’s office. Educate yourself…view the bill online….then ask your questions and form your opinions. By doing this you can be more informed and intelligent than many of the politicians. Our system is broken but it shouldn’t be destroyed by massive reform that can’t be managed any better than the clunker bill. Health care is expensive for a variety of reasons. Haven’t heard about the tort reform that could lower the cost…better go back to reading the bill.