Issue Position: Health Care

Issue Position

As a medical doctor, I will continue to focus on getting government out of health care. The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is not the answer. The free market approach is preferable to leaving decisions to bureaucrats. I support reasonable aspects of health care reform such as protecting children with pre-existing conditions from being denied coverage, but challenges such as those can be addressed without destroying our nation financially. With smaller adjustments, the most vulnerable among us can be treated with compassion and provided quality care while we continue to encourage freedom and innovation in health care.

I was pleased to have the opportunity to serve the last few years on a number of health care related legislative committees. I have used my experience in the medical field to push back against government overreach. As our state continues to debate the health care challenges we face, my experience will be vital to that discussion. Of this you can be certain; I believe socialism or anything resembling it is a path to failure and I will oppose any health care measure that moves us toward it. I have and will continue to support tax deductions for medical expenses, eliminating government red tape that makes it difficult for small businesses to provide innovative insurance programs to their employ­ees and I will support measures that will increase the use of health savings accounts.

This past session there was significant discussion and developments regarding Medicaid expansion. I am interested in hearing your input on this important matter. If you choose to re-elect me, rest assured I will be working closely with each of you in order to determine what direction we should head on this complex matter.

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