Opinion: Disregard ‘Myths’ in Debate on Health Care Reform

Many companies "who have a vested interest in maintaining the status quo" of the current U.S. health system will "try to scare Americans with myths about legitimate proposals to lower health costs," AARP California state President Jeannine English writes, responding to a series of statements by opponents of health care reform proposals under consideration in Congress.

• "Myths and Facts About Health Care Reform" (English, Ventura County Star, 7/19).