February 3, 2010
Dr. Ray Mahoubi reaches $20,000: Top tier of traditional candidates
Scottsdale, AZ – Dr. Ray Mahoubi, Republican candidate for LD-8 House, today announced he has raised more than $20,000.
“While this is just the beginning, I have been overwhelmed by the support of family, friends and fellow physicians,” said Dr. Ray Mahoubi. “I will continue to meet with district voters to earn their support and raise the necessary funds to run a winning campaign.”
Mahoubi is a “traditional” candidate. He is not a self-funder, and he opposes
the Clean Elections system of using taxpayer money for politicians. His
fundraising totals put him in the top-tier of Arizona state house candidates
this cycle.
Dr. Ray Mahoubi has been practicing medicine for nearly two decades in Phoenix and has been a longtime volunteer for Republican candidates. He lives in Scottsdale with his wife and two children.
January 13, 2010
“I am pleased to announce ArMA’s endorsement of my candidacy,” said Dr. Ray Mahoubi. “If elected, I will bring my experience as a physician and small business owner to the legislature, and I will focus my attention immediately on healthcare and the economy.”
ArMA is a voluntary membership organization for Arizona physicians and serves as a critical voice for the medical community. This early endorsement is one of the ways Dr. Mahoubi is distinguishing himself in the crowded field of LD-8 Republican hopefuls. An announcement on his impressive 2009 fundraising totals will be released soon.
“I am honored to have the endorsement of the largest physicians groups in Arizona. Public outrage over the federal government’s efforts to takeover healthcare doesn’t stop at the door of my medical practice. The legislation will cause state costs for AHCCCS to skyrocket and will not improve patient care or reduce frivolous lawsuits,” said Dr. Mahoubi.
Dr. Ray Mahoubi has been practicing medicine for nearly two decades in Phoenix and has been a longtime volunteer for Republican candidates in the area. He lives in Scottsdale with his wife and two children.
June 25, 2009
Mahoubi Comments on
Obama's Push for Socialized Medicine
As a physician and a small business owner, I'm
deeply concerned about the current debate to reform health care.
There certainly are challenges within the U.S.
system. Among them: bureaucratic processes making it difficult for doctors to
direct patient care; inaccessibility for small businesses to affordable group
plans; tethering individuals to their employer for health insurance they could
not afford alone, and millions remain uninsured.
Yet still, there is much that is right with the
current, private system. The World
Health Organizationranked U.S. health care No. 1 out of 191 countries for
“responsiveness.” This ranking was achieved for “providing prompt attention,”
“quality of basic amenities,” “access to social support networks during care,”
“choice of care provider,” and “dignity, autonomy, and confidentiality” of the
patient. Recognize how quickly you can receive care now; your right to choose
the best physician or hospital and receive second or third opinions, and the
outstanding support networks that exist for struggling or grieving families.
The U.S. offers some of the most the technologically advanced treatments, which
draws foreigners who choose to receive their care here.
Now consider that countries often cited as models
for “better” health care, such as the United Kingdom, ranked No. 26 in this
same report. Part of my medical study included time at a hospital affiliated
with Cambridge University, and that is not a form of medicine I recommend we
import. The government-run plan I witnessed included the rationing of care, a
cookbook approach to medicine, long wait lists for procedures, outdated
equipment, and a loss of both patient and doctor autonomy.
We can improve health care without creating
another costly government program like Medicare or Medicaid – both of which
already risk bankrupting the United States and need reform. Another new plan
will create a massive government bureaucracy that will be hard to fund, and
leave doctors and patients drowning in red tape.
For patients, true reform begins with the ability
to shop competitively across state lines for the best health insurance (much
like we shop for home or auto policies) and with more incentives to use
personal healthcare savings accounts. This will preserve patient autonomy and
encourage healthcare organizations to make competitive decisions in the interest
of keeping customers. Competitive shopping also will help lower premium rates,
which may make it easier to continue insurance without an employer. Uninsured
may find it affordable to purchase care on their own, rather than rely on the
government. Personal plans should be tax-deductible and not discriminate
against pre-existing conditions.
Doctors and businesses would be helped by
receiving faster reimbursement and simplified billing processes so we are not
distracted from our chief role – providing care. Government plans offer
shamefully low reimbursement rates and administrative hassles that make it very
difficult to sustain a practice. Many doctors are small business owners and
hurting, too.
Currently, the fear of frivolous lawsuits causes
doctors to order more tests than needed and ultimately this drives up the cost
of care for all. Medical malpractice reform is needed to establish stronger
burden of proof requirements, cap jury awards and discourage frivolous lawsuits
to make practicing medicine more attractive. This ensures that we attract and
retain the best providers so patients receive the best care.
As the reform debate continues, don't ignore what
is right with health care in America. The solution is not to rip it apart in
order to establish another flawed government program.
