Health
Congressman Palazzo Responds to the Supreme Court’s Ruling
“I am disappointed that the Supreme Court has ruled in disagreement with myself and the two-thirds of the American public who feel this law is unconstitutional."
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What is next for Health Care
“I am committed to providing more affordable and accessible health care that gives Americans more control and more choices.”
Priority Health Care Reforms
- Decreasing insurance costs with State to State coverage
- Increasing insurance portability from job to job
- Providing affordable insurance options for Self- Employed, Single-Payer and Family group purchases
- Providing affordable insurance options for Small Businesses
- Medical lawsuit abuse – Fighting to reduce frivolous lawsuits against physicians
- Medicare – keeping promises to seniors and cracking down on waste, fraud and abuse
- Ensuring tax dollars aren’t spent in support of controversial procedures such as abortion
- Preventing an increase in the cost of Tricare payments for our men and women in the Military
Legislation that Supports these Reforms
H.R. 436: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2011- This House-passed bill included provisions to allow certain tax exempt health savings accounts to be used to purchase over-the-counter (OTC) medications as well as cash out on unused flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
H.R. 2363: Health Care Over Use Reform Today Act -This bill prohibits a court from awarding damages if the guidelines have been followed and provides grants to the states for the creation of health care tribunals to deal with health care disputes.
H.R. 2674: 340B Program Improvement Act- This bill expands the 340B drug discount program to in-patient drugs to help lower the cost for patients and safety-net hospitals
H.R. 374: Life at Conception Act.-This legislation declares that life begins at conception and the right to life is guaranteed by the Constitution
H.R. 1285: Military Health Care Affordability Act. This legislation prohibits increases in health care costs (including TRICARE premiums) or limits on benefit adjustments for those serving in our Armed Forces, retirees, and dependents.