Who Will Be at the Table? : CJR

Who Will Be at the Table? : CJR:

"In a presentation to Congress, acting CBO director Robert Sunshine amplified this point: “Significantly reducing the level of growth of health care spending would require substantial changes in the incentives faced by doctors and hospitals to control costs,” he said. Translation: to really reduce medical spending, doctors and hospitals might face cost controls that could lower their incomes. The American Medical Association successfully fought this possibility every time health reform rose on the national agenda, and it’s a good bet they will fight again, while angling for a prominent place at Obama’s table."

A discussion of physicians' role in the upcoming debate. Unfortunately, it seems that only the usual suspects are being considered for participation. I hope we can change this.

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