Thursday, September 17, 2009

Senator Baucus Announces Health Care Reform Bill

Senator Baucus announced his health care reform bill on September 16 (a copy of the Chairman's mark can be found at http://finance.senate.gov/sitepages/leg/LEG%202009/091609%20Americas_Healthy_Future_Act.pdf). The Senate Finance Committee will begin marking up the legislation next week.

Prevent Blindness America continues to advocate for the inclusion of eye and vision health in health care reform legislation considered by Congress. Additionally, we are partnering with other patient advocacy organizations dedicated to prevention and wellness to tell Congress to include coverage for those measures that will promote patient health and reduce long-term health care costs. We must reduce the burden of chronic disease on patients, providers and our health care delivery system.

Tell your Representative and Senators that health care reform must include provisions for eye and vision health! Support coverage for preventive measures that preserve and protect sight! Go to https://secure2.convio.net/pba/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=170 to make your voice heard today!

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