Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2010. “Yesterday Congress approved a package of changes to the health system reform bill as an important step toward providing coverage to all Americans and improving our nation’s health system. While it’s not perfect and more still needs to be done, this sweeping reform package will benefit America’s patients and their physicians. Every day physicians see the devastating effect being uninsured has on the health of our patients, and we are confident health reform will help improve lives.
“While this is another important step forward, there’s more to be done to ensure access to physician care for America’s patients. We will remain actively engaged to ensure that before Congress adjourns there are additional important changes to our health system that couldn’t be addressed in the reconciliation process, including repeal of the Medicare physician payment formula that threatens access to care for seniors and military families. AARP and the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) have joined with AMA to urge Congress to repeal the Medicare physician payment formula. We will hold Congress’ feet to the fire to be sure that access to care for seniors and military families is a priority when members return to Washington after recess.
“Congress must also move immediately to correct problems with the Independent Payment Advisory Board. We will be relentless in our pursuit of permanent repeal of the Medicare physician payment formula, corrections to IPAB, medical liability reform and other important actions that we outlined in a letter to Congress.”
Source: ama-assn.org
