Obamacare expands government-controlled health care — passing the cost to future generations of taxpayers — and weakens families’ choice of coverage. Larry Patterson describes the impact Obamacare will have on his family and the concerns he has with the new law.

In 2006, when Indiana small-business owner Scott Womack purchased a development agreement to expand his IHOP franchise into Ohio, he had no idea Congress would pass a massive overhaul of the health care system four years later. Today, one year after that legislative overhaul became law, Womack is very aware of Obamacare — and of its effects on his plans for growth.

Like most seniors, Ann Lorenz relies on Medicare as she copes with serious health care challenges, including Parkinson’s Disease. Ann sees a number of doctors and depends on a variety of prescription drugs and therapies to stay independent. She worries that Obamacare threatens her access to doctors, treatment options and insurance plans — and her neurologist shares her concerns.

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“We need a bold vision of strong economic growth that doesn’t involve more regulation, more taxes, putting more into [DC] so [DC] can decide where it flows…”

Dr. Martha Boone, an Atlanta urologist, explains the consequences of the new health care law. Because of her fears about Obamacare, Boone has moved to a less-expensive office to avoid dropping Medicare patients or laying off an employee.

Learn more about the effects of Obamacare at www.heritage.org/ImpactOfObamacare.