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Highlights of the Pittsburgh AHU February 16, 2001 Luncheon with Congressman Michael Doyle

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President-Elect Ed Willig, Hon. Mike Doyle, President Ray Phillips, CLU.

On Friday February 16^th, the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Association of Health Underwriters hosted our quarterly membership meeting at Tambellini’s Restaurant.   Our speaker was Congressman Mike Doyle.

Congressman Doyle briefly addressed several topics such as the impending loss of two congressional seats for Pennsylvania, physician anti-trust legislation, long-term care insurance, and tax-cut legislation.   However, the real focus of Congressman Doyle’s address was the Patient’s Bill of Rights.

Congressman Doyle serves on the House Commerce Committee which overseas the introduction of all health related legislation.   Congressman Doyle feels strongly that Congress needs to pass a Patient’s Bill of Rights this year and he believes that they will.   His optimism stems from the fact that the version of the bill up for consideration this year contains several key differences from the Norwood-Dingell bill that ended up abandoned last year.

It was indeed an honor for the Pittsburgh Chapter of the NAHU to have Congressman Michael Doyle to speak at the quarterly membership meeting.  We appreciated the opportunity presented to our membership so we could hear a little more from our friends in Washington.  click here for the inside view

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President Elect Ed Willig speaking with Congressman Doyle's District Director Paul D'Alesandro.

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Vice President Doug Moore talking health issues with the Congressman.

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Pgh-AHU member discussing specifics with Congressman Doyle.

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Pgh-AHU member thanking  Congressman Doyle for visiting with the organization.