Mark E. Green on Health Care

Vaccines may be causing autism; CDC mismanaged data

Green, who is also a medical doctor, expressed hesitation about the CDC's stance on vaccines, and also said he believed the federal health agency has "fraudulently managed" the data.

His remarks came in response to an audience question at a town hall meeting in Franklin from a woman identifying herself as the parent of a young adult with autism. The woman was concerned about possible cuts to Medicaid funding. "Let me say this about autism," Green said. "I have committed to people in my community to stand on the CDC's desk and get the real data on vaccines. Because there is some concern that the rise in autism is the result of the preservatives that are in our vaccines. As a physician, I can make that argument and I can look at it academically and make the argument against the CDC."

Repeal ObamaCare; put back free market principles

A: Strongly Disagree

Q: How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

A: First and foremost, we need to repeal ObamaCare and put free market principles back into health care. As a State Senator, I innovated and passed a pilot project bill to create a patient-centered and patient-controlled option for our state's Medicaid population. Simply put, it's a medical expense swipe card with a reduced amount of dollars available for medical purchases coupled with a catastrophic plan. Any money they do not use comes back to them with their earned income credit, thus incentivizing them to shop for lower prices. Until we put free market principles back into healthcare, we cannot fix it. Consumer-centered health care shifts control of choice, decisions and payment to the patients and their providers, removing the power of the insurance companies and the government.

Keep ObamaCare, according to PVS survey.

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