It is painfully obvious to even casual observers that our nation’s and our state’s health care system is in dire need of reform.  We have excellent doctors and facilities, but at the same time hospitals and offices are understaffed and overworked.  Costs are also spiraling out of control.  It is getting more and more expensive for doctors to treat patients and for patients to be treated.  I have a multifaceted plan that will help bring costs back under control and ensure that all Tennesseans have access to affordable quality health care without the need for tax increases.