“Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; argument an exchange of ignorance.” — Robert Quillen
Some of you may have noticed us wearing buttons about proposition 46, this is one of the key healthcare ballot measures that voters will get to decide on this November in California. And you may be wondering “why on earth is my pediatrician’s office even interested in politics? How could it affect them?” This has the potential to create a devastating ripple effect for all physicians in this state, and we think you should know about it. Some key points from the No on 46 website :
- It is written and paid for almost exclusively by trial attorneys, who will personally profit from Proposition 46.
- It quadruples the limit on medical malpractice awards in CA, which will cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars every year.
- It will raise health care premiums and cause doctors and medical specialists to reduce services or leave the state.
- It could burden the average family of four with up to $1,000 per year in increased costs.
- It threatens personal privacy by requiring a massive expansion of the use of a government-run prescription drug database without any additional security safeguards.
As your child’s advocate we have voiced our concerns about this ballot measure loud and clear both at a state and federal level, this is your opportunity to help us maintain access to quality healthcare in California by voting No on 46 this November. Next time you are in the office, feel free to ask us more about it. As always, thank you for your support!