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Inglis launches Health Care Tour: “Seeking Patient-Centered Care”
(January 30, 2008)
U.S. Rep. Bob Inglis (R-SC) will begin a comprehensive fact-finding health care tour entitled “Seeking Patient-Centered Care” across the Fourth District on Wednesday.
Like Inglis’ immigration tour conducted in the fall of 2006, the health care tour will provide first-hand information on “the most complex issue” facing America. Inglis hopes to better understand how health care is being delivered and paid for in the Fourth District (Greenville, Spartanburg, Union and a portion of Laurens County) and to develop ideas for patient-centered care.
Inglis will meet with patients and families, small and large businesses, physicians, hospitals and clinics, pharmacies and key government agencies in the Fourth District.
“Health care is the most complex issue facing our country,” Inglis said. “Issues like immigration need a little courage. Issues like energy need commitment. Health care needs courage, commitment, understanding, insight and meticulous planning. It’s that complex and it’s that important.
“People are concerned about rising costs; they’re concerned about access; and they’re concerned about quality. Many are convinced we need significant health care reform. Reform should improve quality, expand access, and control escalating costs.”
Town meetings and health care forums will be held during the course of the tour, giving citizens a chance to voice their opinions and concerns.
The complete tour schedule and an opportunity to post comments can be found on Inglis’ website at http://inglis.house.gov/issues.asp?content=sections/issues/current/health_care_tour . Inglis is also specifically inviting citizens to share their health care suggestions and to follow the progress of the tour on his website.