Why Should I Support Patty Kuderer for
Insurance Commissioner?
Lori Grassi WSCA Executive of Legislation and Policy
Supporting Patty Kuderer for Insurance Commissioner comes with several compelling reasons, particularly her consumer focused approach and understanding of the complexities within the healthcare system.
Consumer Advocacy
Patty Kuderer has demonstrated a strong commitment to advocating for consumers’ rights within the insurance industry. Her track record suggests that she prioritizes the needs and concerns of everyday people who rely on insurance for their healthcare needs. Her family includes a pharmacist and a massage therapist who share with her details of behaviors by carriers and benefit managers who interrupt the provider-patient relationship and block access to necessary care.
Experience and Understanding
Kuderer’s understanding of the challenges faced by both consumers and healthcare providers in dealing with insurance companies is a valuable asset. This understanding can enable her to craft policies and regulations that ensure fair treatment for all parties involved.
Building on Past Successes
The mention of Deborah Senn, a previous consumer-focused insurance commissioner, highlights the potential for Kuderer to follow in her footsteps. If Kuderer shares similar principles and goals as Senn, supporting her candidacy could mean a continuation or revival of policies that benefit consumers and hold insurance carriers accountable. As state Senator from the 48th legislative district, she has passed several healthcare bills already - one requiring insurers pay for 3-D mammograms; one requiring hospitals to provide emergency care in situations of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancies and prohibiting retaliation against the healthcare provider for doing so; and just recently, her bill to provide much-needed transparency and oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers or PBMs. In each instance she stood up for consumers and providers.
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Kuderer’s recognition of the importance of respectful treatment of healthcare providers by insurance companies suggests a balanced approach to regulation. This balance is crucial for maintaining a functioning healthcare system where both consumers and providers are treated fairly.
Addressing Benefit Delivery
Like Deborah Senn, who challenged insurance carriers that failed to deliver on promised benefits, Kuderer’s focus on ensuring that consumers receive the benefits they pay for is a vital aspect of consumer protection. This commitment can lead to greater accountability within the insurance industry.
Will you support every position Kuderer stands for? Likely not, but that was true with Deborah Senn, too. Chiropractors, and other healthcare providers, especially those who have been treated with something less than respect by carriers, all benefited by the policies of the former Commissioner, and will again under her as the new Commissioner. That is not to say you will support every position, but I can tell you that the alternative could have crucial consequences for chiropractors.
Overall, supporting Patty Kuderer for Insurance Commissioner aligns with a vision of consumer protection, fairness, and accountability within the insurance industry. Her experience, understanding, and commitment to these principles make her a strong candidate for that role.
The Washington State Chiropractic Association endorses Patty Kuderer for Insurance Commissioner, and recommends campaign contributions be sent to:
www.pattykuderer.com
Patty for Washington PO Box 20792 Seattle, WA 98102
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