NABIP Creates 10-Point Health Care Bill of Rights

Eric Kohlsdorf, NABIP’s resident, said that individuals should be in the health care system driver’s seat.

“Unfortunately, the system has become too cumbersome for so many people,” Kohlsdorf said.

Here’s the NABIP Health Care Bill of Rights:

1. Affordable health care access: Emphasizing the right of every American to affordable health care services.
2. Quality care standards: Holding health care providers accountable to maintain the highest levels of care.
3. Privacy and confidentiality: Ensuring the protection of patients’ medical information.
4. Individual autonomy in health care: Upholding the right to informed decision-making in medical treatments.
5. Health equity: Addressing and eliminating health disparities to ensure equitable health care for all.
6. Health education: Prioritizing comprehensive health education to empower individuals.
7. Affordable medications: Implementing policies for affordable and accessible medications.
8. Emergency care for all: Guaranteeing the right to emergency medical care without financial hardship.
9. Effective health care advocacy: Establishing systems for health care advocacy and assistance.
10. State consumer protection: Empowering states to protect health care consumers within their jurisdictions.

Eric Kohlsdorf. Credit: NABIP