Issue Position: Healthcare

Issue Position

"When my father died suddenly many years ago I became responsible for my mother's wellbeing. I have since become my elderly mother's primary caregiver. I understand what it means to care for family, and you can count on me to work to address the needs of our parents and senior citizens." -- Tim Rudd

Tim strongly opposes Obamacare and will continue to fight its implementation in Tennessee. Under Obamacare, health care costs have skyrocketed over 60% for many Tennesseans.

Thousands of Tennesseans have lost their health insurance; many doctors now refuse to take new insurance plans mandated by President Obama. The relationship between doctor and patient must be restored free from the hindering interference of the federal government.

Seniors are having a harder time paying for the care and medications they need, and people everywhere are being forced to accept these higher costs as Obamacare threatens to destroy our country's entire health care system. Tim will support cost-saving solutions such as support for long term care and more flexibility in home healthcare.

Tim supports increased access to health care through free market competition, preserving patient rights and patient privacy. He supports slashing wasteful spending by encouraging more efficient practices and supporting healthcare insurance reform to reduce the cost of your health care. Additionally, Tim supports legislation to allow small businesses to pool together to qualify for group health insurance programs, and the establishment of healthcare savings accounts.

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