A.M.A. Signals They’d Back Conrad Co-Op Plan

Courtesy Donklephant  Fri, 06/12/2009 - 12:26am

Earlier, I wrote about the AMA coming out pretty forcefully against a public option, but apparently they’re clarifying their previous statement since they don’t want to appear as if they’re against health care reform.

The Huffington Post shares this key bit :

Today’s New York Times story creates a false impression about the AMA’s position on a public plan option in health care reform legislation.

The AMA opposes any public plan that forces physicians to participate, expands...



 

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