There are seven basic principles that should be a part of any health care proposal. We need to find a system that will:

• Provide health care to all Americans regardless of income;
• Allow individuals to keep their insurance when they change jobs;
• Ensure that no one could be denied coverage for preexisting health conditions;
• Allow individuals to see the doctor of their choice;
• Result in lower drug costs;
• Promote prevention and early intervention; and
• Help control soaring health care costs.