NABIP Creates 10-Point Health Care Bill of Rights

"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