legislation: 110-sres-638
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| 110-sres-638 | 110 | sres | 638 | A resolution supporting legislation promoting improved health care and access to health care for women. | Health | 2008-07-31 | 2008-07-31 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7975) | Senate | Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] | MI | D | S000770 | 10 | Declares that the Senate commits to pass, and urges the President sign, within 18 months, legislation that guarantees health care for all people of the United States and that: (1) recognizes the role of women as health care consumers, caregivers, and providers; (2) guarantees inclusion of benefits essential to achieving and maintaining good health; (3) promotes primary and preventive care; (4) provides a choice of public and private plans and direct access to a choice of doctors and health providers that ensures continuity of coverage and a delivery system that meets the needs of women; (5) eliminates disparities on the basis of gender, culture, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, health status, or sexual orientation; (6) shares financing responsibility among employers, individuals, and the government while taking into account small business needs; (7) ensures affordable access to health care; (8) enhances quality and patient safety; (9) ensures a sufficient supply of qualified providers through expanded medical and public health education and adequate reimbursement; and (10) promotes administrative efficiency and is easy to utilize. | 2020-02-10T17:02:02Z |