American Jewish groups — with the notable exception of the Republican Jewish Coalition — were largely satisfied with the U.S. Supreme Court’s vote to uphold President Obama’s landmark Affordable Care Act in a 5-4 vote.
\”Obviously we\’re very excited over the Supreme Court\’s decision to uphold this important law. We applaud theirdecision and think it\’s a huge step forward for our patients and the community,\” Ray said.
American individualism, at the root of some of the great blessings of freedom and pluralism of our country, is also the ultimate cause over the last half century of our inability as a nation to come together to provide health care for us all, in shameful contrast to all the other Western democracies.
The following are some of the statements from community leaders and from Jewish organizations that were issued following the Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act.
Rabbi Hershy Ten, president of Bikur Cholim Jewish Healthcare Foundation in Los Angeles, never thought the health care system needed much reform.
Beverly Hills cardiologist and internist Dr. Reed Wilson — a former member of the Republican Jewish Coalition who helped found its Los Angeles chapter — called the mandate \”an amazing breach of the American trust.\” Moreover, he said, the law\’s finer print contains \”rules and regulations\” pertaining to doctor reimbursement rates that will threaten physicians\’ private practices and health care quality.
Skip Koenig, a Temple Judea congregant and co-chair of the community organizing group One LA\’s health strategy team. Koenig said he is \”thrilled\” and \”excited\” about the court\’s decision to uphold the mandate that requires all Americans to buy health insurance.
Molly Forrest, CEO and president of the Los Angeles Jewish Home, had surgery to alleviate arthritis in her neck in December 2010.
Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles CEO Paul Castro lauded the announcement of the Supreme Court\’s decision this morning to uphold President Obama\’s Affordable Care Act, saying it will benefit JFS\’s target population.
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