Health care is one of the issues of the USA Government’s concern. During the last years the health care spending has considerably grown. Government health care expenditures have also been increasing rapidly, which burdening both Federal and state budgets.
On August 22, 2006, President Bush Signed An Executive Order To Help Increase The Transparency Of America’s Health Care System - Empowering Americans To Find Better Value And Better Care. To spend their health care dollars wisely, Americans need to know their options in advance, know the quality of doctors and hospitals in their area, and know what procedures will cost.
This Executive Order Directs Federal Agencies That Administer Or Sponsor Federal Health Insurance Programs To:
- Increase Transparency In Pricing.
- Increase Transparency In Quality.
- Encourage Adoption Of Health Information Technology (IT) Standards
- Provide Options That Promote Quality And Efficiency In Health Care.
- The Federal Government Is A Major Participant In The Health Care Market.
- Consumers Will Receive Information Through A Collaborative Process.
The President: Make Health Care More Affordable
The President’s Health Care Agenda Includes:
- Allowing Small Businesses To Form Association Health Plans (AHPs).
- Passing Medical Liability Reforms.
- Expanding Health IT.
- Expanding Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), that allow Americans to save tax-free dollars to pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses and save for future longer-term costs. HSAs give Americans more control over their health care spending, leading to better treatment at lower costs.
