"Tonight's votes for the Medicare bill are a victory, not just for older Americans, but for the future of American health care. This legislation makes immediate improvements to Medicare, helping people afford their health care and better ensuring access to their doctors.
"This law also lays the groundwork, in statute and in spirit, for broader health care reform. By instituting a system of electronic prescribing, this bill will reduce errors and improve efficiency while setting the stage for greater use of health information technology.
"Looking ahead, today's demonstration of bipartisanship offers promise for our work in the coming years to broadly reform our health care system. By breaking down partisan divisions and gathering overwhelming support from Republicans and Democrats, this law proved that lawmakers can still set aside their differences and work toward meaningful policy.
"We thank Congress for listening to their constituents - including more than one million messages from AARP volunteers and activists - and keeping Medicare fair. We are optimistic that both parties can work together next year to make broad health care reform a reality."
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world's largest-circulation magazine with over 33 million readers; AARP Bulletin, the go-to news source for AARP's 39 million members and Americans 50+; AARP Segunda Juventud, the only bilingual U.S. publication dedicated exclusively to the 50+ Hispanic community; and our website, AARP.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
"This law also lays the groundwork, in statute and in spirit, for broader health care reform. By instituting a system of electronic prescribing, this bill will reduce errors and improve efficiency while setting the stage for greater use of health information technology.
"Looking ahead, today's demonstration of bipartisanship offers promise for our work in the coming years to broadly reform our health care system. By breaking down partisan divisions and gathering overwhelming support from Republicans and Democrats, this law proved that lawmakers can still set aside their differences and work toward meaningful policy.
"We thank Congress for listening to their constituents - including more than one million messages from AARP volunteers and activists - and keeping Medicare fair. We are optimistic that both parties can work together next year to make broad health care reform a reality."
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world's largest-circulation magazine with over 33 million readers; AARP Bulletin, the go-to news source for AARP's 39 million members and Americans 50+; AARP Segunda Juventud, the only bilingual U.S. publication dedicated exclusively to the 50+ Hispanic community; and our website, AARP.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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