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AARP's SHAARP Session blog dispels common health reform mythsAARP Campaign Busts the Myths of the Health-Care Debate
Multimillion-Dollar AARP Campaign Busts the Myths of the Health-Care Debate
Campaign couples power of 40 million members, reach of national ad blitz
TALLAHASSEE— AARP, the nation’s largest organization working for older people, will air television and radio ads this week in Florida as part of its effort to urge Congress to ensure that every American can choose his or her doctor and get access to dependable, affordable health insurance. AARP activists will also be in action in every state to ensure every member of Congress knows that older Floridians want action to fix what’s wrong with health care and preserve what’s right.
AARP’s advertising initiative will bust the myths some are spreading to frighten Americans, including falsehoods that fixing the health-care system will lead to rationed health care, a government takeover or even euthanasia.
“Some Floridians 50+ are concerned, or even frightened, about health reform. The trouble is, their fears are largely based on falsehoods – wild, scary myths about things that aren’t even in the legislation now before Congress,” said Lori Parham, AARP Florida’s state director. “A big part of AARP’s job is to provide facts to older Floridians. We will be a source of accurate information on health reform, as we have been for 50 years on a wide range of issues important to Floridians 50+. If you want the truth on health reform, we’ll provide it.”
“Here’s one truth we all agree on: Our health system costs too much, delivers too little and is unsustainable,” Parham said. “Today’s health system absolutely must be fixed if we’re to ensure that Americans can get what they’re already paying for – the ability to choose their doctor and their treatment and get high-quality care when they need it.”
One of AARP’s new print ads reads: “Special interest groups are trying to block progress on health care reform using myths and scare tactics. Like the myth that health care reform will give the government the power to make life-and-death decisions for everyone. That’s simply false. The fact is, no one, including the government or your insurance company, will be given power to make life-and-death decisions for anyone regardless of their age. Those decisions will be made by you, your doctor and your family.”
You can preview the AARP television ads at: http://aarp.convio.net/site/PageNavigator/Myths_vs_Facts_campaign
AARP is combining its health-reform advertising push with grassroots action by millions of volunteers and activists. AARP Florida volunteers will visit their representatives and senators in their district offices and attend events on health care reform. AARP Florida volunteers and staff continue to hold events throughout the state to gather members’ thoughts on health reform and provide accurate information.
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world’s largest-circulation magazine with over 35.5 million readers; AARP Bulletin, the go-to news source for AARP’s 40 million members and Americans 50+; AARP Segunda Juventud, the only bilingual U.S. publication dedicated exclusively to the 50+ Hispanic community; and our website, AARP.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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jeclawsonjr says:
I cannot believe any organization that purports to have the best interests of senior in mind would have anything to do with socialized medicine, which, despite your protestations and denials, is exactly what the Obama/Democrat party health care takeover is all about. It is without doubt that costs need to be contained, however the proposals you are supporting would at least double the cost of health care while at the same time reducing by about half the availability of same. AARP needs to rethink its position on this. J.E. Clawson, Jr., Saint Johns, FL 32259
Posted: August 28, 2009 2:58PM EDT
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