John Bel Edwards: “The President specifically provided he does not want employers to be sued unless they make medical decisions. Our…”

“The President specifically provided he does not want employers to be sued unless they make medical decisions. Our legislation does exactly that. The language completely conforms, in almost identical language, to the President's principle. We do not want employers to be sued unless somehow they step in the shoes of the HMOs and make a medical decision. That is exactly what the President is suggesting. The Senator is correct, to the extent our opponents--who, by the way, are trying to prevent this bill from ever being considered at this point in this Chamber--to the extent our opponents suggest under our legislation lawsuits against employers are allowed, they need to read the President's principles because, in fact, our legislation is identical to the President's principle on this issue.”