Doctors deeply divided over national health care reform

The American Medical Association is one powerful voice on the subject, but it's far from the only one. The AMA opposes President Obama's public insurance option, which he will try to push through Congress this year. But the AMA represents only 20 percent of physicians.

Far from being a monolithic group, the nation's doctors reflect a spectrum of views -- based on personal experience, mission and financial self-interest -- that mirrors the way Americans in general have different hopes for health care reform. Full Story »

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by Kaizar Campwala - Jun. 29, 2009

Looks at how non AMA member doctors have responded to the organization's position against Obama's health care reform plan. A great read, with lots of information on who the AMA represents (higher income specialties). Recommended read.

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