President Bush speaks about HSA accounts

On January 31, President Bush presented the 2006 State of the Union address. In this speech, he reinforced several themes related to expanding access to affordable health care. He also asked that all policymakers renew their attention to advance enhancement solutions to our current health care system. Among President Bush’s specific proposals, and subsequent statements, was the expansion of Health Savings Accounts, electronic health records, extending affordable access for individuals and small businesses, portability of coverage, transparency in health care, assistance to vulnerable populations, and medical liability reform

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