House Democrats commitment to reforming our health-care system to provide access to quality, affordable care to all Pennsylvanians made strides this year. In 2007, House Democrats:

• Enacted landmark legislation to reduce hospital acquired infections that take thousands of lives each year
• Enacted a series of measures giving health-care professionals the chance to practice to the fullest extent of their skills and experience
• Enacted legislation to get kids off to a nutritionally sound start
• Passed the Smoke-Free PA Act to promote wellness and reduce health-care costs. We’re working with the Senate to resolve differences.
• Passed the Jonas Salk Legacy Fund, a measure that will result in advanced medical research and economic development. We call on the Senate to act.

As the ‘07-08 legislative session moves forward this January, we continue to consider legislation that would make health care more affordable for all Pennsylvanians. Please check back for updates on what the House is considering on the health-care front.
 

Majority Policy Chairman Todd Eachus discusses the House Democrats’ efforts toward quality and affordable health care. [Click here to watch the video]

• Dec. 5 - House Democratic Majority moves on health care for all Pennsylvanians
• Dec. 3 - House passes Kula proposal expanding role of pharmacists in state’s health-care system

• S.B. 1137 – The MCARE bill providing for medical professional liability insurance
• H.B. 1250 - This legislation would allow pharmacists to enter into written agreements with physicians, permitting pharmacists to provide drug therapy management in academic health centers and group practice settings where the pharmacist is an integral member of the interdisciplinary clinical team.

Copyright 2007 Pennsylvania House of Representatives Democratic Caucus