Quotes about Health Policy

I had an interest in health policy and a realization that, as an academic physician, one of the things you're always looking to do is to have your clinical interests and your scholarly interests overlap and reinforce one another. Votes: 4

I realized in order to be involved in health policy, you really had to understand more than the individual patient that we as physicians, are taught to think about. Votes: 3

Nowadays, a minister of health cannot consider his or her job done simply by looking at the health care system. It's not enough to have a health policy, you need healthy policies elsewhere. Votes: 3

I had an interest in health policy and a realization that, as an academic physician, one of the things you're always looking to do is to have your clinical interests and your scholarly interests overlap and reinforce one another. Votes: 3

Our population is growing rapidly because of our good health policy. When I came into office, there were 14 million Ugandans, today there are 38 million, despite the catastrophe of AIDS, which we have also tackled. The Ugandans know and appreciate this, especially the elderly. Votes: 3

The biggest mistakes, early on, involved foreign policy and involved the strategy for health care. Votes: 2

It's not a good idea to conceptualize a static relationship with long-standing policies, like health care. Votes: 2

Science and policy-making thrive on challenge and questioning; they are vital to the health of inquiry and democracy. Votes: 2

My legacy is going to be in affordable health care. I am willing to invest in developing that model and the policies around it. Votes: 2

Advances in science and medical research and public health policies have meant that life expectancy for Australians is one of the highest in the world. Votes: 2

President Reagan, Jack Kemp and other advocates of supply-side economics understood that pro-growth tax, spending and economic policies were essential to America's long-term economic and fiscal health. Votes: 2

We are particularly interested in the mental health programs and policies that support our troops and their families before, during, and after deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan. Votes: 2

What is at stake in the debate over health care is more than the mere crafting of policy. The issue is now the identity of the Democratic Party. Votes: 2

We need to increase access to health insurance through Health Savings Accounts and high deductible policies, so individuals and families can purchase the insurance that's best for them and meets their specific needs. Votes: 2

From this experience we have learned that in a big party it is important to have the necessary and often controversial discussions on policy issues such as the health system while in opposition. Votes: 2

While they're in WWE, we absolutely have a health and wellness policy. I'll probably always say 'we,' even though I've resigned as the CEO. It's kind of hard to break a 30-year habit. Votes: 2

As state and federal lawmakers debate the country's energy policies and Colorado's role in the ever-expanding energy economy, let's hope they remember that unnecessary regulations stifle growth while doing nothing for public safety or health. Votes: 2

A successful argument for a government manufacturing policy has to go beyond the feeling that it's better to produce 'real things' than services. American consumers value health care and haircuts as much as washing machines and hair dryers. Votes: 2

The health benefits of paid sick days policies are obvious. They prevent the spread of disease. But the impact is wider. If a working mom or dad loses a job because of sickness, the family may slip into poverty. Votes: 2

Politics gets me out of bed in the morning It's what really interests me. I'm a competitor, but I also feel like I'm contributing, whether it's working on health-care policy in the White House or out here in Chicago. Votes: 2

Because we spoke so loudly, opponents of reproductive health access demonized and smeared me and others on the public airwaves. These smears are obvious attempts to distract from meaningful policy discussions and to silence women's voices regarding their own health care. Votes: 2

Policy is no longer being written by politicians accountable to the American public. Instead, policies concerning the defense budget, deregulation, health care, public transportation, job training programs, and a host of other crucial areas are now largely written by lobbyists who represent mega corporations. Votes: 2

As we get closer to the end of this Congress, we should be addressing the urgent needs of the American people - the war in Iraq, affordable health care, a sensible energy policy, quality education for our children, retirement security, and a sound and fair fiscal policy. Votes: 2

There is much that public policy can do to support American entrepreneurs. Health insurance reform will make it easier for entrepreneurs to take a chance on a new business without putting their family's health at risk. Tort reform will make it easier to take prudent risks on new products in a number of sectors. Votes: 2

There's no better policy in a society then pursuing a health and safety of its people. Votes: 0

It is time for a sustainable energy policy which puts consumers, the environment, human health, and peace first. Votes: 0

Trusting your energy policy to the fossil fuel lobby is like trusting your health care system to the tobacco lobby. Votes: 0

I'm probably going to be the scruffiest Chief Scout you've ever had and my health and safety policy is non-existent. Votes: 0

I would advocate that chocolate be covered by health insurance, but that is admittedly a very French public policy perspective. Votes: 0

I believe in a sound, strong environmental policy that protects the health of our people and a wise stewardship of our nation's natural resources. Votes: 0

Only in America does 'health' 'care' 'reform' begin with the hiring of 16,500 new IRS agents tasked with determining whether your insurance policy merits a fine. Votes: 0

Real security, in other words, is inseparable from issues of energy policy; education; public health; preservation of soils, forests, and waters; and broadly based, sustainable prosperity. Votes: 0