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Senator Warner announced today that $24 million from the economic stimulus package will go toward funding of two projects that will jump-start Virginia's transition to expanded use of health care information technology and electronic medical records.
Focus on health savings & accountability
Jan 15 2010
As Senate and House leaders continue to work to craft a compromise health reform bill, Senator Warner is urging negotiators to remain focused on the ultimate goal of health reform: driving-down medical costs for consumers, businesses and taxpayers.
A visit to Martinsville
Jan 11 2010
Senator Warner traveled to Southside Virginia today to meet with over 50 community and business leaders from Martinsville and Henry County. The community has been one of the hardest hit during the economic downturn -- and this former self-described "Sweatshirt Capital of the World" has been struggling for years with the economic challenges caused by the decline in U.S.-based textile manufacturing.
The health care vote
Dec 24 2009
Senator Warner released the following statement this morning after voting in favor of the Senate health reform bill:
Health care facts versus opinion
Dec 22 2009
The pending Senate health reform proposal is far from perfect, but honest discussion has been obscured by the misinformation and disinformation swirling around the issue.
Statement on Monday's cloture vote
Dec 21 2009
Senator Warner released the following statement today following an early morning vote which will lead to a final vote on the Senate's health care bill:
Health-care help from the rookies
Dec 11 2009
Washington Post columnist David Broder praises the Freshman Senators' efforts to amend the health care bill to include more cost containment measures.
Praise for amendments
Dec 09 2009
This morning, the Washington Post wrote an editorial praising the efforts by Senator Warner and 10 other Freshman Senators to amend the health care bill with measures that will control costs.
The Washington Post Editorial Board praises the efforts by Senator Warner and 10 other Freshman Senators to amend the health care bill with measures that will control costs.
The Virginian-Pilot previews package of amendments introduced by Senator Warner and other Freshman Democrats that will lay the groundwork for a shift from pay-for-service medical care to a system where payments are based on the quality and outcome of treatment.
