Robert Shewbrooks Comments on Healthcare Law Partisanship

PHILADELPHIA, PA, June 27, 2013

Robert Shewbrooks, a consultant in the pharmaceutical industry who works with numerous organizations in the healthcare field, believes that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has the potential to provide a positive change in the medical field; however, in response to an article published by The New York Times, Shewbrooks asserts that Republicans and Democrats need to work together to make the necessary changes to the bill in order to ensure that it is implemented in the most effective manner possible.

According to the article, there are many changes that need to be made to the ACA to make it effective. This is an issue that has affected many different pieces of the legislation, and it is to be expected that a bill of such magnitude would need a bit of tailoring during the implementation process. But the unwillingness of Democrats and Republicans to work on this issue together has created a very difficult situation. The article explains: "Republicans simply want to see the entire law go away and will not take part in adjusting it. Democrats are petrified of reopening a politically charged law that threatens to derail careers as the Republicans once again seize on it before an election year."

"The Affordable Care Act's overarching goals are difficult to refute regardless of your political affiliation," asserts Robert Shewbrooks. "Providing healthcare to the uninsured and bending the cost curve in healthcare expenditures are 'must dos' to ensure long-term solvency of our healthcare marketplace. The rush to pass the bill has created unintended loopholes and consequences that were difficult to foresee. In resolving any complex issue, the details in implementation need to be flexible to ensure success. Until a certain level of flexibility is available through compromise among political parties the implementation of the ACA will be bumpy and perhaps even counter-productive."

Several issues have been identified as requiring the attention of lawmakers in order to create a more universally accepted healthcare plan. The article explains that several organizations and professional coalitions have stepped up with requests and solutions to certain problems. Shewbrooks reiterates the fact that, without bipartisan effort, there is no way to adjust the bill before it is completely implemented in 2014.

Given the recent polarization in Congress, expectations are not extremely high regarding the amount of work that the organization will get done by the time the ACA is fully executed. Robert Shewbrooks implores representatives to prove this attitude wrong and work together for the best interest of the American people.

ABOUT:

Robert Shewbrooks is a consultant in the pharmaceutical industry. In working with his clients, Shewbrooks advises them regarding how to market their products in the quickly changing healthcare environment. He calls upon a specialized knowledge of healthcare reform, Medicare, Medicaid, and other aspects of the industry, as well as the targeted creation of reports, to offer accurate, reliable information to clientele. A member of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, Shewbrooks is also a supporter of the American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, American Heart Association, and Wounded Warrior Project. When not working or engaging in charitable activity, Shewbrooks enjoys golfing, coaching youth soccer, traveling, and spending time with his three daughters.