Dr. Christine Eady MannVerified account

There are many options for improving access, like incentives to doctors &hospitals to practice in rural areas, but we also need to think globally. Until we enact Universal healthcare coverage, these areas will continue to suffer, as people forgo needed treatment. #twittercongress

I also think we need to focus on broadband access nationwide. I happen to live in an area where I have limited access-I have to use satellite. If I drop off for a few seconds, you'll know why! #twittercongress

Internet access is now critical for everyone-students, job-seekers, the elderly. We need to cut through all the red tape and make broadband access available nationwide. #twittercongress

In terms of funding, one thing that gets missed in the discussion is that infrastructure spending has been shown to be a great investment. The return on investment is $1.5-$3 for every dollar spent. #twittercongress

So even if we used deficit spending, it will pay off. Think of it like you owned a business. If you knew you'd have to spend $1000 on your credit account, but got back $1500-$3000, you'd do it. #twittercongress

I think we should create a federal infrastructure bank that states could draw out of to fund the projects they felt were best for their needs. #twittercongress

The framework for this already exists: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ipd/finance/tools_programs/federal_credit_assistance/sibs/ … #twittercongress

So I'm going to hand this over to the next participant now. If you'd like to see my ideas put into place, you can follow me and donate here: https://secure.actblue.com/entities/49890/dashboard … #twittercongress