(Original Title) "American Psychiatric Association voted unanimously to support H.R. 3200"
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The Board of Trustees of the American Psychiatric Association voted unanimously to support H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act, as the basis for health reform.This now adds the 9th largest physician organization to be on board for HB 3200, including the AMA, ACP, AAFP, AAP, AOA, ACS, and ACOG.
'In doing so, the APA is pleased to stand with the American Medical Association,' said a letter presenting the board's decision to the American Medical Association. 'The APA Board of Trustees also voted to support the concept of a public plan option based upon the voluntary participation of physicians and other healthcare professionals in the ongoing dialogue of health care reform.'
'While H.R. 3200 - like any bill - is not perfect, we recognize that it offers many positive benefits for psychiatrists and other physicians, and most importantly for our patients,' the letter said.
For completeness, #8, the American Society of Anesthesiology and #10, the Amercian College of Radiology are still against reform until they get reimbursement "fixes."
#11, the American College of Emergency Physicians is still waiting for final form bills to commit. Sphere: Related Content
3 comments:
unanimous. Now that's powerful.
This country has the best health care syten in the world. What we need is a reform of health insurance industry. A public health care option which has great potential to turn into national health care will be a disaster. I know beacause I lived in a country with public health care for twenty six years. It is a horror.
kgreydak,
Tell me more. Which country? What were your issues?
Because we do have a few issues 'round here, too:
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/9/1/775411/-A-few-anecdotes-about-medical-care-in-America...
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