An Individual-Centered Approach to Health Care from Newt Gingrich's Center for Health Transformation
September 09, 2009
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The Editors
Family Security Matters Looking for an alternative to the intrusive, red-tape infested “reform” being heralded by the Obama administration and other big government supporters? The 21st Century Intelligent Health System, a project by the Center for Health Transformation (founded by Newt Gingrich) is a good place to start, with its focus on individual freedom and responsibility – both hallmarks of traditional American society.
From the introduction by Newt Gingrich and Nancy Desmond:
In an Intelligent Health System, the individual is the center of knowledge, decision-making and responsibility for their own health. Knowledge of health and finances are available in the most accurate, least expensive and most convenient manner possible.
Individuals have accurate, timely, personalized knowledge about their health and treatment options, including information about cost and quality. They have the assurance that their treatment is based on the most up-to-date evidence-based medicine, and there is a focus on preventive care and early intervention. The system encourages and rewards wise healthcare purchasing decisions and offers more choices of higher quality at lower cost.
A key test for any new system is its ability to provide affordable access to quality care for the poorest and sickest among us. The elimination of health disparities must be a critical goal – no one can be left behind. A 21st Century Intelligent Health System must provide access to affordable insurance coverage for those currently uninsured.
By creating a 21st Century Intelligent Health System, we can transform the current problem of inadequate health outcomes – combined with steadily rising costs – into two great opportunities: The system will improve health outcomes, the quality of life, lead to longer lives at lower cost and save individuals, companies, and governments billions of dollars. It will be the greatest single 21st century source of high-paying jobs and foreign exchange earnings as people across the world discover they want the quality of life, the level of health, and the effectiveness of health care that an American Intelligent Health System will make possible.
Click the link below to read the whole plan.
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