Health insurance is expensive because health care is expensive. The current health care bills don't really address cost containment, and this is a huge issue that NAHU has really been pushing. Any bill that doesn't address cost containment is destined to fail.
The system DOES need to be fixed, and no one know that better than our members. After all, they're the ones who have to deliver the news of rate increases to their clients. The current health care system is not sustainable, but we need to make sure that all reforms are responsible and genuinely address the current weaknesses. Otherwise, what's the point of even trying?
The system DOES need to be fixed, and no one know that better than our members. After all, they're the ones who have to deliver the news of rate increases to their clients. The current health care system is not sustainable, but we need to make sure that all reforms are responsible and genuinely address the current weaknesses. Otherwise, what's the point of even trying?
Janet also reminded our members that they play an incredibly important role, and not to become discouraged when people don't want to listen to what they have to say. It's hard sometimes because people often want to "shoot the messenger," so to speak. When our members are lobbying their congressional representatives, they need to remember how important it is to talk about what they know best: the industry and how changes will affect their clients.
The morning was a huge success and everyone in attendance seemed to really enjoy what was said. Can't wait to see what else is coming!
Here's the government relations staff getting ready to be introduced:
(L-R: Danielle Jaffee, John Greene, Adam Brackemyre, Jessica Waltman, Michael Keegan, Peter Stein).
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