Wolf proposes reform of state's health care system
Gov. Tom Wolf said the state's health care system “wasn't working for everyone” Friday and proposed a number of changes along with forming a “health council” to make reform recommendations by the end of the year.
“I am proposing a health reform package that will make health care more affordable, hold health care corporations accountable and tackle the health inequities resulting from systemic racism,” Wolf said. “True reform means focusing on every aspect of a person that contributes to their health.”
According to Wolf, the state's health system has been flawed for years now and the coronavirus exacerbated existing problems such as affordability and access to providers. According to the governor's office, more than 1.5 million Pennsylvanians are expected to become uninsured. To address those problems, Wolf announced three solutions.
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