Ohio State Government March 7, 2000 Election
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RICHARD CORDRAY FIGHTS FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM

By Richard Cordray

Candidate for United States Senate

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PASS THE PATIENT'S BILL OF RIGHTS. ENSURE ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE FOR ALL CHILDREN. PROTECT MEDICARE AND COVER PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FOR SENIORS.
Richard Cordray supports the Patient's Bill of Rights now before Congress, which the Senate Republicans have blocked. The legislation would grant patients the right to appeal a denial of treatment, more access to specialists, and coverage of emergency room treatment. It also would hold HMOs accountable for their actions by providing legal recourse when they deny treatment recommended by the doctor. "The doctor-patient relationship is critical to effective health care and must be restored," Richard Cordray says. "This proposal is the way to do it."

ENSURE ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE FOR ALL CHILDREN

Richard Cordray supports Al Gore's plan to expand health care coverage for children by ensuring that all children have access to quality health care, get the immunizations they need, and receive primary pediatric care. "To address our pressing health care needs, we must begin by ensuring coverage for all of our children," Richard Cordray says. "Clearly if we make that investment now, it will bring the most lasting benefits for this country."

PROTECT MEDICARE AND COVER PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FOR SENIORS

Richard Cordray has committed to use budget surpluses to protect Medicare and Social Security as his first priority. He also supports the current proposal to cover prescription drugs for senior citizens, which the Republicans oppose. The proposal would have Medicare cover prescription drugs and make this option available to everyone in Medicare.

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