Issue Position: Health Care

Issue Position

Issue Position: Health Care

Health Care
Senator Warner believes we need comprehensive health care reform to achieve a competitive, cost-effective, and more efficient system. This effort should primarily be focused on ensuring that all Americans have access to adequate health coverage, and the coverage must be affordable and based upon data-driven medical standards. We must ensure that competition remains among health care providers because it is precisely that competition that drives innovation and reduces cost. Senator Warner believes any final reform also should include measures to promote prevention and wellness, help seniors navigate the health system, and expand the use of health information technology and telemedicine.

Senator Warner's Progress:

* On December 24, 2009, Senator Warner voted in favor of the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act," health reform legislation that was signed into law on March 23, 2010. He also voted on March 25, 2010, in favor of the reconciliation package, which included a package of "fix-its" to the health reform bill.

* On December 8, 2009, Senator Warner and 10 Freshman colleagues announced a package of health care amendments that would expand and accelerate efforts to encourage innovation and accountability across the health care system -- and drive down costs.

* On November 21, 2009, prior to the initial vote to bring the Senate health care bill to the floor for debate, Senator Warner released this statement explaining his vote.

* On September 3, 2009, Senator Warner hosted a town hall meeting in Fredericksburg with over 1800 Virginians, to hear their views on health care reform. You can watch the entire town hall here.

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