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− | + | * '''when''': [[when posted::2009-06-10]] | |
− | + | * '''author''': [[author::Igor Volsky]] | |
− | + | * '''source''': [[site::ThinkProgress]] | |
− | + | * '''topics''': [[topic::healtchcare co-op]] [[topic::Kent Conrad]] [[topic::US/healthcare/reform/2009/public option]] | |
− | + | * '''link''': [[URL::http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2009/06/10/conrad-coop/]] | |
− | <p>In a closed-door meeting yesterday with members of the Senate Finance Committee, Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND) proposed replacing a public health care plan with a non-profit cooperative "that would have the same plans and would be subject to the same standards [as private plans]." "That would provide an alternative to for-profit insurance companies, so that | + | * '''title''': [[title::Conrad Proposes Co-ops To Replace Public Plan]] |
+ | * '''summary''': [[Summary::“Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND) proposed replacing a public health care plan with a non-profit cooperative "that would have the same plans and would be subject to the same standards [as private plans]."”]] | ||
+ | ==Excerpts== | ||
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+ | <p>In a closed-door meeting yesterday with members of the Senate Finance Committee, Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND) proposed replacing a public health care plan with a non-profit cooperative "that would have the same plans and would be subject to the same standards [as private plans]." "That would provide an alternative to for-profit insurance companies, so that there's a different delivery model for competition," Conrad explained.</p> | ||
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− | <p>According to an outline of | + | <p>According to an outline of Conrad's proposal, obtained by the Wonk Room, the "consumer health cooperatives (co-ops)" would operate "at the state level or regionally" to "provide a non-profit, non-government, consumer-driven coverage option in every state to deliver maximum value for consumers." "The democratic nature of co-ops could encourage increased quality and appropriate utilization and could help foster care integration and other delivery system reforms," the outline states:</p> |
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* All exchange rules and state laws that apply to other plans also would apply to co-ops | * All exchange rules and state laws that apply to other plans also would apply to co-ops | ||
* Strong governance standards would be required to ensure a strong consumer focus and democratic structure. | * Strong governance standards would be required to ensure a strong consumer focus and democratic structure. | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:56, 18 February 2020
- when: 2009-06-10
- author: Igor Volsky
- source: ThinkProgress
- topics: healtchcare co-op Kent Conrad US/healthcare/reform/2009/public option
- link: http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2009/06/10/conrad-coop/
- title: Conrad Proposes Co-ops To Replace Public Plan
- summary: “Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND) proposed replacing a public health care plan with a non-profit cooperative "that would have the same plans and would be subject to the same standards [as private plans]."”
Excerpts
In a closed-door meeting yesterday with members of the Senate Finance Committee, Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND) proposed replacing a public health care plan with a non-profit cooperative "that would have the same plans and would be subject to the same standards [as private plans]." "That would provide an alternative to for-profit insurance companies, so that there's a different delivery model for competition," Conrad explained.
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According to an outline of Conrad's proposal, obtained by the Wonk Room, the "consumer health cooperatives (co-ops)" would operate "at the state level or regionally" to "provide a non-profit, non-government, consumer-driven coverage option in every state to deliver maximum value for consumers." "The democratic nature of co-ops could encourage increased quality and appropriate utilization and could help foster care integration and other delivery system reforms," the outline states:
- Co-ops would be required to be non-profit
- Co-ops would provide a coverage option for individuals and micro-businesses (< 10 employees)
- All exchange rules and state laws that apply to other plans also would apply to co-ops
- Strong governance standards would be required to ensure a strong consumer focus and democratic structure.