Bob is a leader in finding solutions to the special
health care challenges of the border region and
believes everyone in the United States deserves
access to affordable health care! Doctors and other
health professionals--not administrators or
government officials--must be in charge of our
health care. That is why Bob has been fighting for
meaningful and managed health care reform.
Medicaid/Medicare
In the last few hours of the 109th
Congress, Republicans managed to stop impending cuts
to Medicare Physician Reimbursements. However, more
cuts are scheduled in the coming years. Bob knows
our doctors, nurses and other health care
professionals deserve better! He has been an
outspoken advocate to increase Medicare payments and
reimbursements. No one should have to settle for
compromised health care!
Bob is also working with other Democrats and
interested Republicans to provide a real
prescription drug benefit for seniors that would
allow Medicare to negotiate lower bulk prices.
Research & Development
Bob is an avid supporter of increasing funding for
research of diseases such as Diabetes, Autism and
Cancer. He will continue to work with his colleagues
to increase funding to government agencies in order
to find cures for these growing epidemics.
Health Care
The rising cost of health care has placed a huge
burden on our communities. Bob is working closely
with his colleagues to find comprehensive solutions
to ensure that all Americans have access to quality
health care. In the 109th Congress, he
built bi-partisan support for his PAY UP! Act, which
would reimburse border hospitals that shoulder the
financial burden of treating undocumented patients.
Public Health
Health is also more than just care--it is often
prevention. By working with local officials, Bob has
been showcasing many public health works in our
district, such as adult day health care, children’s
nutritional programs and community health care
outreach. Bob knows these cost-effective programs
are crucial steps to keeping our communities happy
and healthy.