State of New Mexico Archives: on Health Care

Allen Weh: Fix the healthcare train wreck we've got now

• Healthcare Reform:
• Fixing the healthcare train wreck we've got now
• Economic Improvement for New Mexico:
• Financial Planning and Review of Year End Reports
• Protecting our federal facilities and creating good quality private sector jobs.

David Clements: Replace ObamaCare with free market solutions

I believe in free market solutions, including the ability to sell policies across state lines. This would improve care and reduce costs by aligning the interests of patients, doctors, and hospitals. We should also give consumers the freedom to transition away from the employer-based health care system. By allowing coverage to be tied to an individual, and not an employer, workers can keep their insurance in the event they change or lose their job. As your senator, I will advocate for a sustainable health care system that allows patients and doctors to consider the costs and benefits of each decision. Together, we can restore America's health care system to again being the best in the world.

Steve Pearce: Safety is an issue for reimporting drugs

Pearce said safety is an issue for reimporting drugs. “When we start bringing in medicines from out there that are not approved by the (Federal Drug Administration), we’re going to get things that are made in a bathtub in Nigeria,” Pearce said. “Tom, that was probably the riskiest vote that you took.” Pearce said the prescription drug bill that passed Congress has meant savings for senior citizens.

Tom Udall: Allow drug reimportation & negotiation with drug companies

Pearce said safety is an issue for reimporting drugs. “When we start bringing in medicines from out there that are not approved by the (Federal Drug Administration), we’re going to get things that are made in a bathtub in Nigeria,” Pearce said. “Tom, that was probably the riskiest vote that you took.” Pearce said the prescription drug bill that passed Congress has meant savings for senior citizens.

Steve Pearce: Allow small businesses to group together for health plans

Pearce said he supports legislation to allow small businesses to group together and use that increased leverage to negotiate lower prices for health care plans. He also said curtailing health-related lawsuits, which he calls tort reform, would lower health care costs.

Tom Udall: Goal should be universal access for everyone

Pearce said he supports legislation to allow small businesses to group together and use that increased leverage to negotiate lower prices for health care plans. He also said curtailing health-related lawsuits, which he calls tort reform, would lower health care costs.