Dean to make 'house calls' to sell health care plan

Star Tribute ^ | 6/5/03 | AP

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Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean said Wednesday he will begin making "house calls" at homes, hospitals and workplaces to sell his health care plan.

Dean, a former Vermont governor and physician, outlined his plan to bring health care costs under control by reducing the burden on doctors and the cost of prescription drugs. The ideas are part of his "Healthy America" initiative, the centerpiece of his campaign. Another part of the initiative is his $88 billion plan to expand health insurance, which he announced last month...

Dean proposed that doctors write electronic medical records and prescriptions. He also wants to reduce drug costs by attempting to increase competition, removing restrictions on drug importation and requiring FDA approval of drug advertising directly to consumers...