Chapter[ Executive Summary
Section[ Promote Shared Responsibility
Specifically, the American Health Choices Plan will:
3. Promote Shared Responsibility: Relying on consumers or the government alone to fix the
system has unintended consequences, like scaled-back coverage or limited choices. This
plan ensures that all who benefit from the system share in the responsibility to fix its
shortcomings.
• Insurance and Drug Companies: insurance companies will end discrimination based
on pre-existing conditions or expectations of illness and ensure high value for every
premium dollar; while drug companies will offer fair prices and accurate information.
• Individuals: will be responsible for getting and keeping insurance in a system where
insurance is affordable and accessible.
• Providers: will work collaboratively with patients and businesses to deliver highquality,
affordable care.
• Employers: will help finance the system; large employers will be expected to provide
health insurance or contribute to the cost of coverage; small businesses will receive a
tax credit to continue or begin to offer coverage.
• Government: will ensure that health insurance is always affordable and never a
crushing burden on any family and will implement reforms to improve quality and
lower cost.
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