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Sweeney returns public labor to the fold with call for patient-centered healthcare

From Politicker NJ, February 12, 2015

TRENTON — Taking a stand against what he characterized as rising care costs spurred on by the Affordable Care Act and brandishing what looked to be redeemed public labor support, Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) outlined a plan this afternoon for a more “personalized” approach to healthcare for state employees in New Jersey.

“Now, we’re here because healthcare is expansive and out of control but what we want to do here today is start work on a concept that will actually improve care and reduce costs,” Sweeney said. “I know that’s hard to believe but it is doable, it is possible to get done.”

Joined by healthcare experts and local labor leaders during a press conference in the statehouse, Sweeney laid out the details of the that concept, one he said would eventually lead to the creation of pilot programs in patient-centered care to serve interested teachers and state and local government employees. Five different programs — in north, central, and south Jersey — would allow up to 60,000 participating public employees and their families to have 24/7 access to health care consultation and attention, Sweeney said, and patients would no longer have to pay out-of-pocket fees or deductibles for visits to their primary care physicians.

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From Politicker NJ, February 12, 2015

TRENTON — Taking a stand against what he characterized as rising care costs spurred on by the Affordable Care Act and brandishing what looked to be redeemed public labor support, Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) outlined a plan this afternoon for a more “personalized” approach to healthcare for state employees in New Jersey.

“Now, we’re here because healthcare is expansive and out of control but what we want to do here today is start work on a concept that will actually improve care and reduce costs,” Sweeney said. “I know that’s hard to believe but it is doable, it is possible to get done.”

Joined by healthcare experts and local labor leaders during a press conference in the statehouse, Sweeney laid out the details of the that concept, one he said would eventually lead to the creation of pilot programs in patient-centered care to serve interested teachers and state and local government employees. Five different programs — in north, central, and south Jersey — would allow up to 60,000 participating public employees and their families to have 24/7 access to health care consultation and attention, Sweeney said, and patients would no longer have to pay out-of-pocket fees or deductibles for visits to their primary care physicians.

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From Politicker NJ, February 12, 2015

TRENTON — Taking a stand against what he characterized as rising care costs spurred on by the Affordable Care Act and brandishing what looked to be redeemed public labor support, Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) outlined a plan this afternoon for a more “personalized” approach to healthcare for state employees in New Jersey.

“Now, we’re here because healthcare is expansive and out of control but what we want to do here today is start work on a concept that will actually improve care and reduce costs,” Sweeney said. “I know that’s hard to believe but it is doable, it is possible to get done.”

Joined by healthcare experts and local labor leaders during a press conference in the statehouse, Sweeney laid out the details of the that concept, one he said would eventually lead to the creation of pilot programs in patient-centered care to serve interested teachers and state and local government employees. Five different programs — in north, central, and south Jersey — would allow up to 60,000 participating public employees and their families to have 24/7 access to health care consultation and attention, Sweeney said, and patients would no longer have to pay out-of-pocket fees or deductibles for visits to their primary care physicians.

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From Politicker NJ, February 12, 2015

TRENTON — Taking a stand against what he characterized as rising care costs spurred on by the Affordable Care Act and brandishing what looked to be redeemed public labor support, Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) outlined a plan this afternoon for a more “personalized” approach to healthcare for state employees in New Jersey.

“Now, we’re here because healthcare is expansive and out of control but what we want to do here today is start work on a concept that will actually improve care and reduce costs,” Sweeney said. “I know that’s hard to believe but it is doable, it is possible to get done.”

Joined by healthcare experts and local labor leaders during a press conference in the statehouse, Sweeney laid out the details of the that concept, one he said would eventually lead to the creation of pilot programs in patient-centered care to serve interested teachers and state and local government employees. Five different programs — in north, central, and south Jersey — would allow up to 60,000 participating public employees and their families to have 24/7 access to health care consultation and attention, Sweeney said, and patients would no longer have to pay out-of-pocket fees or deductibles for visits to their primary care physicians.

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From Politicker NJ, February 12, 2015

TRENTON — Taking a stand against what he characterized as rising care costs spurred on by the Affordable Care Act and brandishing what looked to be redeemed public labor support, Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) outlined a plan this afternoon for a more “personalized” approach to healthcare for state employees in New Jersey.

“Now, we’re here because healthcare is expansive and out of control but what we want to do here today is start work on a concept that will actually improve care and reduce costs,” Sweeney said. “I know that’s hard to believe but it is doable, it is possible to get done.”

Joined by healthcare experts and local labor leaders during a press conference in the statehouse, Sweeney laid out the details of the that concept, one he said would eventually lead to the creation of pilot programs in patient-centered care to serve interested teachers and state and local government employees. Five different programs — in north, central, and south Jersey — would allow up to 60,000 participating public employees and their families to have 24/7 access to health care consultation and attention, Sweeney said, and patients would no longer have to pay out-of-pocket fees or deductibles for visits to their primary care physicians.

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From Politicker NJ, February 12, 2015

TRENTON — Taking a stand against what he characterized as rising care costs spurred on by the Affordable Care Act and brandishing what looked to be redeemed public labor support, Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) outlined a plan this afternoon for a more “personalized” approach to healthcare for state employees in New Jersey.

“Now, we’re here because healthcare is expansive and out of control but what we want to do here today is start work on a concept that will actually improve care and reduce costs,” Sweeney said. “I know that’s hard to believe but it is doable, it is possible to get done.”

Joined by healthcare experts and local labor leaders during a press conference in the statehouse, Sweeney laid out the details of the that concept, one he said would eventually lead to the creation of pilot programs in patient-centered care to serve interested teachers and state and local government employees. Five different programs — in north, central, and south Jersey — would allow up to 60,000 participating public employees and their families to have 24/7 access to health care consultation and attention, Sweeney said, and patients would no longer have to pay out-of-pocket fees or deductibles for visits to their primary care physicians.

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From Politicker NJ, February 12, 2015

TRENTON — Taking a stand against what he characterized as rising care costs spurred on by the Affordable Care Act and brandishing what looked to be redeemed public labor support, Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) outlined a plan this afternoon for a more “personalized” approach to healthcare for state employees in New Jersey.

“Now, we’re here because healthcare is expansive and out of control but what we want to do here today is start work on a concept that will actually improve care and reduce costs,” Sweeney said. “I know that’s hard to believe but it is doable, it is possible to get done.”

Joined by healthcare experts and local labor leaders during a press conference in the statehouse, Sweeney laid out the details of the that concept, one he said would eventually lead to the creation of pilot programs in patient-centered care to serve interested teachers and state and local government employees. Five different programs — in north, central, and south Jersey — would allow up to 60,000 participating public employees and their families to have 24/7 access to health care consultation and attention, Sweeney said, and patients would no longer have to pay out-of-pocket fees or deductibles for visits to their primary care physicians.

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From Politicker NJ, February 12, 2015

TRENTON — Taking a stand against what he characterized as rising care costs spurred on by the Affordable Care Act and brandishing what looked to be redeemed public labor support, Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) outlined a plan this afternoon for a more “personalized” approach to healthcare for state employees in New Jersey.

“Now, we’re here because healthcare is expansive and out of control but what we want to do here today is start work on a concept that will actually improve care and reduce costs,” Sweeney said. “I know that’s hard to believe but it is doable, it is possible to get done.”

Joined by healthcare experts and local labor leaders during a press conference in the statehouse, Sweeney laid out the details of the that concept, one he said would eventually lead to the creation of pilot programs in patient-centered care to serve interested teachers and state and local government employees. Five different programs — in north, central, and south Jersey — would allow up to 60,000 participating public employees and their families to have 24/7 access to health care consultation and attention, Sweeney said, and patients would no longer have to pay out-of-pocket fees or deductibles for visits to their primary care physicians.

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From Politicker NJ, February 12, 2015

TRENTON — Taking a stand against what he characterized as rising care costs spurred on by the Affordable Care Act and brandishing what looked to be redeemed public labor support, Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) outlined a plan this afternoon for a more “personalized” approach to healthcare for state employees in New Jersey.

“Now, we’re here because healthcare is expansive and out of control but what we want to do here today is start work on a concept that will actually improve care and reduce costs,” Sweeney said. “I know that’s hard to believe but it is doable, it is possible to get done.”

Joined by healthcare experts and local labor leaders during a press conference in the statehouse, Sweeney laid out the details of the that concept, one he said would eventually lead to the creation of pilot programs in patient-centered care to serve interested teachers and state and local government employees. Five different programs — in north, central, and south Jersey — would allow up to 60,000 participating public employees and their families to have 24/7 access to health care consultation and attention, Sweeney said, and patients would no longer have to pay out-of-pocket fees or deductibles for visits to their primary care physicians.

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From Politicker NJ, February 12, 2015

TRENTON — Taking a stand against what he characterized as rising care costs spurred on by the Affordable Care Act and brandishing what looked to be redeemed public labor support, Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) outlined a plan this afternoon for a more “personalized” approach to healthcare for state employees in New Jersey.

“Now, we’re here because healthcare is expansive and out of control but what we want to do here today is start work on a concept that will actually improve care and reduce costs,” Sweeney said. “I know that’s hard to believe but it is doable, it is possible to get done.”

Joined by healthcare experts and local labor leaders during a press conference in the statehouse, Sweeney laid out the details of the that concept, one he said would eventually lead to the creation of pilot programs in patient-centered care to serve interested teachers and state and local government employees. Five different programs — in north, central, and south Jersey — would allow up to 60,000 participating public employees and their families to have 24/7 access to health care consultation and attention, Sweeney said, and patients would no longer have to pay out-of-pocket fees or deductibles for visits to their primary care physicians.

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From Politicker NJ, February 12, 2015

TRENTON — Taking a stand against what he characterized as rising care costs spurred on by the Affordable Care Act and brandishing what looked to be redeemed public labor support, Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) outlined a plan this afternoon for a more “personalized” approach to healthcare for state employees in New Jersey.

“Now, we’re here because healthcare is expansive and out of control but what we want to do here today is start work on a concept that will actually improve care and reduce costs,” Sweeney said. “I know that’s hard to believe but it is doable, it is possible to get done.”

Joined by healthcare experts and local labor leaders during a press conference in the statehouse, Sweeney laid out the details of the that concept, one he said would eventually lead to the creation of pilot programs in patient-centered care to serve interested teachers and state and local government employees. Five different programs — in north, central, and south Jersey — would allow up to 60,000 participating public employees and their families to have 24/7 access to health care consultation and attention, Sweeney said, and patients would no longer have to pay out-of-pocket fees or deductibles for visits to their primary care physicians.

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From Politicker NJ, February 12, 2015

TRENTON — Taking a stand against what he characterized as rising care costs spurred on by the Affordable Care Act and brandishing what looked to be redeemed public labor support, Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) outlined a plan this afternoon for a more “personalized” approach to healthcare for state employees in New Jersey.

“Now, we’re here because healthcare is expansive and out of control but what we want to do here today is start work on a concept that will actually improve care and reduce costs,” Sweeney said. “I know that’s hard to believe but it is doable, it is possible to get done.”

Joined by healthcare experts and local labor leaders during a press conference in the statehouse, Sweeney laid out the details of the that concept, one he said would eventually lead to the creation of pilot programs in patient-centered care to serve interested teachers and state and local government employees. Five different programs — in north, central, and south Jersey — would allow up to 60,000 participating public employees and their families to have 24/7 access to health care consultation and attention, Sweeney said, and patients would no longer have to pay out-of-pocket fees or deductibles for visits to their primary care physicians.

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From Politicker NJ, February 12, 2015

TRENTON — Taking a stand against what he characterized as rising care costs spurred on by the Affordable Care Act and brandishing what looked to be redeemed public labor support, Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) outlined a plan this afternoon for a more “personalized” approach to healthcare for state employees in New Jersey.

“Now, we’re here because healthcare is expansive and out of control but what we want to do here today is start work on a concept that will actually improve care and reduce costs,” Sweeney said. “I know that’s hard to believe but it is doable, it is possible to get done.”

Joined by healthcare experts and local labor leaders during a press conference in the statehouse, Sweeney laid out the details of the that concept, one he said would eventually lead to the creation of pilot programs in patient-centered care to serve interested teachers and state and local government employees. Five different programs — in north, central, and south Jersey — would allow up to 60,000 participating public employees and their families to have 24/7 access to health care consultation and attention, Sweeney said, and patients would no longer have to pay out-of-pocket fees or deductibles for visits to their primary care physicians.

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From Politicker NJ, February 12, 2015

TRENTON — Taking a stand against what he characterized as rising care costs spurred on by the Affordable Care Act and brandishing what looked to be redeemed public labor support, Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) outlined a plan this afternoon for a more “personalized” approach to healthcare for state employees in New Jersey.

“Now, we’re here because healthcare is expansive and out of control but what we want to do here today is start work on a concept that will actually improve care and reduce costs,” Sweeney said. “I know that’s hard to believe but it is doable, it is possible to get done.”

Joined by healthcare experts and local labor leaders during a press conference in the statehouse, Sweeney laid out the details of the that concept, one he said would eventually lead to the creation of pilot programs in patient-centered care to serve interested teachers and state and local government employees. Five different programs — in north, central, and south Jersey — would allow up to 60,000 participating public employees and their families to have 24/7 access to health care consultation and attention, Sweeney said, and patients would no longer have to pay out-of-pocket fees or deductibles for visits to their primary care physicians.

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From Politicker NJ, February 12, 2015

TRENTON — Taking a stand against what he characterized as rising care costs spurred on by the Affordable Care Act and brandishing what looked to be redeemed public labor support, Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) outlined a plan this afternoon for a more “personalized” approach to healthcare for state employees in New Jersey.

“Now, we’re here because healthcare is expansive and out of control but what we want to do here today is start work on a concept that will actually improve care and reduce costs,” Sweeney said. “I know that’s hard to believe but it is doable, it is possible to get done.”

Joined by healthcare experts and local labor leaders during a press conference in the statehouse, Sweeney laid out the details of the that concept, one he said would eventually lead to the creation of pilot programs in patient-centered care to serve interested teachers and state and local government employees. Five different programs — in north, central, and south Jersey — would allow up to 60,000 participating public employees and their families to have 24/7 access to health care consultation and attention, Sweeney said, and patients would no longer have to pay out-of-pocket fees or deductibles for visits to their primary care physicians.

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From Politicker NJ, February 12, 2015

TRENTON — Taking a stand against what he characterized as rising care costs spurred on by the Affordable Care Act and brandishing what looked to be redeemed public labor support, Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) outlined a plan this afternoon for a more “personalized” approach to healthcare for state employees in New Jersey.

“Now, we’re here because healthcare is expansive and out of control but what we want to do here today is start work on a concept that will actually improve care and reduce costs,” Sweeney said. “I know that’s hard to believe but it is doable, it is possible to get done.”

Joined by healthcare experts and local labor leaders during a press conference in the statehouse, Sweeney laid out the details of the that concept, one he said would eventually lead to the creation of pilot programs in patient-centered care to serve interested teachers and state and local government employees. Five different programs — in north, central, and south Jersey — would allow up to 60,000 participating public employees and their families to have 24/7 access to health care consultation and attention, Sweeney said, and patients would no longer have to pay out-of-pocket fees or deductibles for visits to their primary care physicians.

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