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Health

Each and every American should have access to reliable, affordable health care.

I arrived in Congress in November 2016 and went on a hospital and medical center tour throughout the district. From Temple University Hospital to Einstein to Lankenau, I have listened to doctors, nurses and patients to learn what they think about our nation’s health-care system.

In March 2017, the House majority party officially released the American Health Care Act (AHCA), their plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

I strongly opposed the American Health Care Act, as I simply could not support a piece of legislation that takes care away from the most vulnerable Americans—the poor, our seniors, people with pre-existing conditions and our working class families.

As passed by the House but fortunately defeated in the Senate, the AHCA bill would have allowed insurers to reinstitute lifetime limit coverage and lift the cap on out of pocket expenses, harming consumers.  In addition, the legislation would have weakened important patient protections by allowing states to waive the essential health benefits, such as visits to the doctor, emergency room care, materials and newborn care, and lab tests.

Americans deserve health care that provides quality coverage at a reasonable cost. I will continue to remain a strong advocate for health care laws that give everyone in our community the access and resources needed to keep themselves and their families healthy and safe. 

For more information about my work on health, please contact my office.