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House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today issued the following statement after Members of the House GOP Health Care Reform Solutions Group outlined its proposal to reduce costs and expand Americans access to affordable health care: “Health care reform is a bipartisan priority, but the Democrats plan for government-run health care is not the change Americans want. Their new government-run program will make health care more expensive, raise taxes, ration care, and empower bureaucrats to make key medical decisions instead of patients and doctors. It will force at least 23 million Americans to lose their current health care plan, and force them into a massive new government-run plan that will crowd out all competition. Middle-class families and small businesses simply dont support a government takeover of health care, and neither should Congress. House Republicans have a better plan to reduce costs, expand access, and increase the quality of care in a way that Americans can afford. Our plan focuses on innovative preventive and wellness programs to help avoid serious, and costly, illnesses. It gives states tools to design innovative programs that make health care coverage more affordable for everyone, while providing more Americans incentives to buy health care they cannot afford now. Our proposal allows small businesses to band together and provide insurance for their employees at a lower cost, just as large corporations and unions do. And it roots out waste, fraud …

Director of the White House Office of Health Reform Nancy-Ann Deparle takes questions from Facebook and the White House website about the President’s plans for reforming health care. June 29, 2009. (Public Domain)

goldenphoenixbooks.com is proud to present The Smart Patients’ Handbook by David Filip. It isn’t easy to be a patient. Aside from the worry about having an illness or injury, there are doctors to visit, tests, drugs, and the recovery process. All of these can take a lot of time and money, and the best course of action is not always clear. Wouldn’t it be great to know exactly how to deal with all the biggest hurdles ahead of time? Now you can be prepared. The Smart Patient’s Handbook was specifically designed to help you navigate the health care landscape like a seasoned pro. Get the information the doctors know so you can make informed health care decisions. Learn about the latest research on immune system boosting foods and supplements, get simple strategies to decrease the cost of prescription drugs, learn how to find a doctor you can work with, and more. These tips are also important for caretakers or even for people who must take care of their pets. This book also has a glossary with over 385 useful medical words defined in plain English. It makes complicated health care issues easy to understand. Whether dealing with a potentially fatal disease or the common cold, everyone wants the best medical care they can get. From doctors’ advice and the experience of thousands of patients who have been given the wrong tests, visited the wrong doctor, received the wrong prescription, or just needed to recover, their combined knowledge will be in your hands when you read The …