The American Health Security Act of 1993.

Abstract

The American Health Security Act (S 491, HR 1200) was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Paul Wellstone (D-MN) and in the House of Representatives by John Conyers (D-MI) and Jim McDermott (D-WA), along with 54 co-sponsors. The legislation, which replaces and strengthens the 1992 bill proposed by former Rep. Marty Russo and Sen. Wellstone, presents a single-payer alternative to managed competition proposals. This summary is excerpted from material provided by Sen. Wellstone's office.