Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Would George W. Bush support HB-1331?

HD36's Morgan Carroll writes about HB-1331 at SquareState:

...I am sponsoring, along with Rep. Debbie Stafford (R-Aurora) and Sen. Lois Tochtrop (D - Thornton) HB 07-1331. Several other states have taken a far more aggressive lead on sharing public information with the public to help make informed decisions when selecting a physician... HB 1331 enhances the information service provided by the Colorado Board of Medical Examiners to the public so that patients can search for professional infractions against a license or findings of medical negligence. Every patient deserves the ability to make an informed choice and provide informed consent when possible.

Even the White House recognizes that an informed patient more likely to make good decisions. The President's healthcare plan includes this sentence:

To get the best quality care for the best price, patients need to know in advance what their medical options are, the quality and expertise of doctors and hospitals in their area, and what their medical procedure will cost. (Ed. - Emphasis added)

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