Press Releases

 Saturday, March 23, 2013 marks three years since President Obama and his allies forced the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) on the American people, without one Republican vote in the U.S. House of Representatives or Senate. Today, the House GOP Doctors Caucus held a press conference to highlight their concerns with this law.   

Representative Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement regarding the three year anniversary:

“As a former cardiothoracic surgeon, I understand healthcare decisions are better made between a patient and their doctor – not by government bureaucrats.

“The Affordable Care Act takes the opposite approach and despite the President’s promises, premiums are on the rise for young people and middle class families, nearly 7 million Americans will lose their job-based health insurance plans, and care to our nation’s seniors is placed in the hands of 15 unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats.

“Among the many new taxes, the Medical Device Tax is also particularly troubling for Indiana.  The Hoosier state is home to a strong medical device industry and this 2.3% excise tax has already forced businesses to scrap plans for expansion.  I have personally depended on these devices in the operating room to save the lives of my patients.

“The bottoms line is that the Affordable Care Act is bad for patients. My goal is quality, affordable healthcare for all of our citizens. Private sector reforms are needed – not a near government takeover.”