House Proceeding 07-28-09 on Jul 28th, 2009 :: 2:13:10 to 2:14:55
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John Sarbanes: that's what i'm fighting for, and that's what this debate should be all about. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose from maryland rise? >> to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: the minute. >> thank you, mr. speaker. ind

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Speech By: John Sarbanes

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John Sarbanes: speak about two very important elements in the health reform initiative that we are considering in the house. both of these are things that will help to strengthen the relationship between the physician and their patient. the first is something called medical loss ratio. that's a technical term. it basically means how much does that insurance company use

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John Sarbanes: across the country who wish that their physician could spend a little bit more time with them to really understand their situation. we don't reimburse that for right now, but going forward we can do that and that will promote the relationship between the physician and their patient and lead to overall better car and a better relationship with

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John Sarbanes: that patient's family. and i yield back my time. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from california rise mr.erger: to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. herger: house democrats plan to -- republicans want to have competition among health

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John Sarbanes: plans. unfortunately, the house democrats' health care bill is