Statement of Aetna Chairman and CEO on the Signing of Health Care Reform

[The Straight Story]

Statement of Aetna Chairman and CEO Ronald A. Williams on the Signing of Health Care Reform Legislation

HARTFORD, Conn., March 23, 2010 — Aetna Chairman and CEO Ronald A. Williams today issued the following statement following the signing of health care reform legislation by President Barack Obama:

“With the signing of health reform legislation today, millions of Americans can look forward to gaining access to health insurance, a significant milestone for this country. The challenge unmet by this bill, however, is how to effectively deal with the critical issue of affordability, which has become a burden for so many people, particularly individuals and small business owners.

“For more than a year, the nation has engaged in a dialogue on health care reform. Aetna has been part of that discussion, sharing our experience and expertise. As early as 2005, we were the first national insurer to call for an individual insurance requirement to bring more people into the health care system. What we have heard during the debate is that the American people are most concerned about health care costs. Aetna plays a significant role in helping our members – both employers and individuals – meet the cost challenge. Our role won’t change with this legislation. But, as a nation, we need to come together to bring greater focus on addressing the many underlying factors that are driving soaring health care costs. When the nation inevitably turns to finding ways of reducing this alarming trend, we stand ready to help.”

http://www.aetna.com/news/newsReleases/2010/0323_RAW_Statement_HCR.html

[Lars39]

1. Translation: we want more customers by hook or crook.

[kenny blankenship]

3. and "be thinkin' about how youse gonna come up with more money, America"

"because you get a pass this time, but light envelopes will not be tolerated."

[ixion]

5. that is a more accurate translation...

sad to say.

[walldude]

2. Or translated:

Thank you and bend over.

[DebbieCDC]

4. "We look forward to gaining millions of new dollars"

:puke:

[ixion]

6. "We look forward to fleecing a whole new group of involuntary consumers"

:puke:

[OhioChick]

7. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ n/t