Joel Allison, president and CEO of Baylor Health Care System, was invited to speak Friday, April 16, to local business leaders regarding health care reform. Allison discussed "The Good, The Bad and the Ugly" of Health Care Reform. In his presentation, Allison explained why there is a need for health care reform; provided an overview of the recently passed bill; detailed short- and long-term implications and discussed reform in Texas. According to Allison, the "good" aspects of health care reform include more individuals having health care coverage; the exclusion of pre-existing conditions in determining eligibility for coverage; emphasis on wellness and prevention and paying for quality. The "bad" features include not enough providers; coverage not equaling access and not addressing undocumented workers. The process used to pass legislation and rule-making are what Allison considers the "ugly" of health care reform.
- Read Joel Allison's Statement on the Passage of the Health Care Reform Bill
- Use the Download links above to view presentations given by Joel Allison, president and CEO of Baylor Health Care System
About Baylor Scott & White Health
As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform – MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,200 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves more than three million Texans. For more information, visit: BSWHealth.com