[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 105 (Wednesday, July 25, 2001)]
[House]
[Page H4547]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            SUPPORT GANSKE-DINGELL PATIENTS' PROTECTION ACT

  (Ms. WOOLSEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, after fighting for 5 years, we finally have 
an opportunity to pass real managed care reform in the House of 
Representatives. The American people are demanding health care, and it 
is time for us to stand up and deliver.
  By passing the Ganske-Dingell Patients' Protection Act, patients will 
have access to emergency care, women will be able to see their OB-GYN 
without health plan interference, and children will have timely access 
to pediatric specialists.
  Mr. Speaker, make no mistake: the Ganske bill is comprehensive, 
quality health care; a positive step toward improving Americans' health 
care, putting health care ahead of profits.
  When it is time to vote for managed care, I urge my colleagues to 
vote for the reform that has an option that puts patients and doctors 
back in charge of their health care.

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