Franklin Primary Care's CEO supports SCOTUS ruling

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - CEO of Franklin Primary Care Charles White said he is very excited about the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling.

"It's been at least two years that we've been waiting for this to happen. This day is finally here, and we're excited," White said.

He believes it will increase access of care, improve the quality and encourage people to seek the help they need.

Currently, Franklin Primary treats uninsured patients. White said the new law will help his business as well as the community he serves.

"It's a win-win. It's a win for our patients. They are going to have improved care. And it's a win for business because many of our uninsured patients now will be ensured, and we will be compensated for some of the care," said White.

Franklin Primary expanded in December 2011 and expects more expansions to come because under the new law, millions of currently uninsured Americans will be covered.

"Of the 32 million (Americans uninsured), 20 million of those are anticipated to be taken care of by community health centers. We want to be ready they have a healthcare home to take care of them," White said.

He said with more providers, he believes competition will drive down the cost of healthcare.

“I think it’s going to be something that’s going to enhance the number of doctors and our ability to recruit more providers into the area,” White said.

White foresees positive changes in the future including accessible and quality healthcare to people of all ages.

He said a many of his patients are the working poor and their employers don't provide health insurance. With the new law, that will change.  

Right now, White said competition from hospitals and medical students wanting to be specialists makes it difficult to recruit doctors.

He believes the new health care law will provide money to help attract them to primary care.

FOX10 spoke with White earlier this year about his business and what he expects for the future .