Republican Launches Hoosier Voices Tour

By Jordan Vandenberg.

NEWBURGH, IN – Passed more than three months ago, the federal health care reform bill is still very much a hot topic. And it looks to stay that way, at least for US Senate candidate Dan Coats.

The republican kicked off his Hoosier Voices Tour by meeting with a wide range of physicians Wednesday in Newburgh.

The group discussed their issues and concerns with both the reform bill and the healthcare industry in general.

“The main point is to come up with something constructive. It’s not enough to just say no. There are health care problems out there, there are reforms that need to be made,” said Coats.

Coats later told NEWS 25 one of the reforms he proposes is medical malpractice reform. He says there could soon be a doctor shortage because of the rising number of malpractice lawsuits.