Senator Shaheen Floor Statement Discusses Urgent Need to Contain Health Care Costs, November 5, 2009

Senator Jeanne Shaheen, in a statement on the floor of the Senate, pointed to the unsustainable costs of health care and the burden they put on families, small businesses, and the economy. Shaheen pointed to research that shows costs can be controlled and quality of care improved by promoting effective delivery models that emphasize coordination and individualized care as is the case with several health care initiatives in New Hampshire.