AMA backs 'consumer choice' goals, warns against rationing

Article Abstract:

The American Medical Association feels that consumer choice national health insurance proposals should be pursued. These proposals should seek to affect greater cost-containment and individual responsibility in the selection of insurance coverage. However, rationing or lowering the quality of health care should not be part of any of the considerations.

Medical economics, Laws, regulations and rules, Health insurance, Rainey, Fred

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Residents should know they have an advocate in AMA

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The Resident Physicians Section (RPS) of the American Medical Association is a strong advocator of residents' interests. The resident physician organization is the largest in the country, boasting nearly 40,000 members. The RPS Governing Council has been credited with increasing resident representation in the accreditation process.

Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Column, Physicians, Medical professions, Associations, Residents (Medicine)

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To AMA leader assails Gephardt's 'competition' plan

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James H. Sammons, MD, spoke out against the Congressional bill concerning unrestricted competition in the practice of medicine. Richard Gephardt introduced the bill in the House of Representatives and feels it would contain medical costs. However, Dr. Sammons feels it would be detrimental to quality health care delivery.

Medicine, Practice, Economic policy, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Medical practice, United States. Congress. House, Sammons, James H., Gephardt, Richard

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