Frank Pallone
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Frank Joseph Pallone is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 6th congressional district since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, Pallone has been a prominent advocate for health care reform, environmental protection, and consumer rights. He has played a key role in shaping legislation related to public health and climate change, often speaking out against policies he views as detrimental to these areas.
I do not agree that we need to balance the budget on the backs of our safety net programs.
the ACA improved Medicare's financial solvency. It is now projected to be in good standing for an additional 4 years until 2030.
House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan has continued to propose to convert Medicare into a voucher system for the purchase of private health insurance.
Unfortunately, the notion of creating incentives for beneficiaries to make better decisions is often looked at only through the narrow lens of increased cost sharing.
The Affordable Care Act began to make improvements to our healthcare system through delivery system reforms that improve both efficiency and quality.
For the past 4 years, the Republican budget proposals have turned Medicare into a voucher program and turned Medicaid into block grants.
I have concerns about the impact of your proposal on Medigap or supplemental insurance policies.
Half of providers listed as accepting Medicaid patients could not offer appointments to enrollees.
I believe the reforms included in the Affordable Care Act have improved Medicare's long-term fiscal situation and protected beneficiaries' access to guaranteed benefits.





