Able Quote by Phil Bredesen
“We have in Tennessee a number of wonderful faith-based clinics to serve the uninsured. It is an important principle with them that everyone pays something as they are able.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Health Address, Tennessee Governor, 2015
Faith‑based clinics provide care to the uninsured while asking patients to contribute what they can.
In simple terms: Clinics help the poor and ask for modest payments.
Key Takeaway
Encourage community support for affordable care.
Themes
healthcare
community
equity
faith
affordability
Mood
compassionate
pragmatic
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- rural health
- uninsured populations
- clinic funding
- patient contribution
Key Concepts
social responsibility
sliding scale payment
charitable giving
Questions to Reflect On
- How can clinics balance financial viability with charitable mission?
- What incentives encourage patient contributions?
A Different Perspective
Sustainable funding can be challenging without broader policy support.
