Safety Net Solution
Real leaders know that even the most difficult challenges have a solution. The GAMC issue presented our neighbor Kurt Zellers and his legislative colleagues both an obstacle and an opportunity to deliver positive results.
“I knew that there was another way, and that if we kept working at it the legislature could create a solution that met the needs of this vulnerable population and the realities of our fiscal situation,” said Zellers.
After much hard work and negotiation, legislative leaders and Governor Pawlenty were able to announce an agreement to solve the issue of GAMC. Their efforts ended an unsustainable government program, and in its place have a new program that will continue to provide care for Minnesota’s most needy while saving taxpayers $700 million this year alone. The new program uses nation-leading reforms to promotes improved patient care and lower costs.
“We showed the continued leadership and innovation that has made Minnesota a leader in health care and health care reform,” said Zellers. “The real winners in this are the people of this great state.”
Let’s support our neighbor Kurt Zellers as he continues to bring real leadership to St. Paul and real results to Minnesota government!
