Congress praised for Medicare plan but told other work left undone

Published: 2003-11-26

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The head of the Catholic Health Association praised Congress Nov. 25 for its approval of legislation reforming Medicare but said more remains to be done in the health care field. Father Michael D. Place, president and CEO of the St. Louis-based association, said in a statement that the Medicare reforms were "a much needed first step in providing a prescription drug benefit for seniors and ensuring access for Medicare beneficiaries by supporting our nation's health care providers." But he reminded Congress that "their work in the area of health care reform is not complete." "There still remain 43 million children, women and men without any health insurance who deserve and command our focus and support," Father Place said. "Congress, the administration and the American people must not rest until every individual has access to quality and affordable health care."

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