For the first time, the AMA is for health care reform!

[kentuck]

The doctors are for it! The doctors know more than the so-called "experts" in the Republican Party.

The people need to know that doctors support health care reform. The reason is that they believe it will make more money for them. They will continue to have the same patients they presently have with the insurance companies, plus they hope to get the other 47 million under coverage also. That means more money for doctors.

Whatever the reason, the doctors are for it. That is the best selling point that the Democrats have at this time, in my opinion.

[Walk away]

1. I doubt they are "for" real public health care. They are for....

themselves and some say in "reform". So far it looks like the people are getting screwed as usual.

[kentuck]

2. Whichever, they support Obama's plan.

and that is significant and important to most Americans, even Republicans.

[derby378]

7. Unless, of course, Obama's plan screws America

I've still got too many questions. Compulsory health insurance? Difficult to change plans if your job offers a plan? And how vulnerable is the public option to Big Insurance?

[spanone]

3. k&r....

[John Q. Citizen]

4. The insurance companies and the drug companies are for it too, because they will make a fortune. And

we will be forced by law to pay for it.

It won't save us any money and it won't last long before it becomes unaffordable like in Massechusettes, but in the meanime we can pretend it's great; Just like in Massachusetts!

Romney care for the entire country, aren't you glad!

[johnaries]

5. YES! Confirmed on MSNBC website

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/07/16/1998891.aspx

The AMA wrote a letter of appreciation and support to Charlie Rangel for the House Bill. Great news!

Also from the AMA website:

http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/no-index/news/physicians-health-care-reform.shtml

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Physicians from across the nation are in Washington, D.C. today to meet with lawmakers and make the case that health care reform is crucial to jumpstarting the economy. Hundreds of physicians attending the American Medical Association’s (AMA) National Advocacy Conference will hear directly from Representatives Henry Waxman and Roy Blunt and the White House’s health care advisor Ezekiel Emanuel, MD about reform efforts. Physicians attending the meeting will also meet with members of Congress from their districts to urge them to act.

“For many Americans health insurance is tied to a job, and as jobs disappear at an alarming rate so does crucial health care coverage,” said AMA President Nancy H. Nielsen, MD. “AMA physicians are in the nation’s capitol calling for reform that will provide everyone with portable, affordable health care coverage, regardless of employment. Fixing the health care system is good for families, and it’s good for the economy.”

Health care reform should include a public and private mix of insurance. The private insurance market must be improved for patients and health care professionals, and the public safety net must be preserved for those in need.

I'm not sure I like the wording "the public safety net must be preserved", but at least they support the House Bill and a public option.

Thank you for the news, kentuck!

[global1]

6. Here's The AMA's Take On Health Care Reform..........

'Just a time out for a little levity in a very serious matter for all Americans.'


Apparently the American Medical Association has weighed
in on the new health care plan.

The Allergists voted to scratch it, but the Dermatologists
advised not to make any rash moves.

The Gastroenterologists had sort of a gut feeling about it, but the
Neurologists thought the Administration had a lot of nerve.

The Obstetricians felt they were all laboring under a misconception.

Ophthalmologists considered the idea shortsighted.

Pathologists yelled, "Over my dead body!" while the
Pediatricians said, 'Oh, Grow up!'

The Psychiatrists thought the whole idea was madness, while the
Radiologists could see right through it.

Surgeons decided to wash their hands of the whole thing.

The Internists thought it was a bitter pill to swallow, and the
Plastic Surgeons said, "This puts a whole new face on the matter."

The Podiatrists thought it was a step forward, but the
Urologists were pissed off at the whole idea.

The Anesthesiologists thought the idea was a gas, and the
Cardiologists didn't have the heart to say no.

In the end, the Proctologists won out,
leaving the entire decision up to the assholes in Washington.

[marmar]

8. Greeks bearing gifts......

nt