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HealthActionNow.org is an effort by AARP to urge Congress and the Obama Administration to work together to pass meaningful health reform - now!
With the rising cost of medical care taking a toll on millions of Americans already struggling in this economic crisis, the reality is that we cannot truly fix our economy until we fix health care. Click here to learn more about why we need Health Action Now or explore the topics below.
To AARP, any real health care reform plan must:
- Ensure Americans age 50 to 64 have a choice of health care plans they can afford regardless of age or health; Learn More (pdf)
- Lower health costs for people on Medicare while eliminating waste, fraud and abuse that result in medical errors and poor care;
Learn More (pdf) - Make it possible for individuals to choose to receive care at home rather than in institutions; Learn More (pdf)
- Make prescription drugs more affordable; Learn More (pdf)
- Ensure both the benefits and the cost of health reform is shared by Americans of all generations