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Resources

This collection of resources will help you navigate the ins and outs of health system reform as it currently stands. Visit here often to learn the facts about pending legislation and to get the details on the AMA's position on reform as we continue down this important path on behalf of America's physicians and patients.

Resources for Physicians

Testimony and Correspondence

AMA letter to President Obama and Congress, Jan. 26, 2010

AMA Briefing on SGR and Health System Reform (January 5, 2010)

Health System Reform Testimony and Correspondence

 

Health System Reform Resources

Physician Flyer on SGR

CRS Medicare comparison chart

How HOD Resolution 203 Provisions Are Addressed in Current HSR Legislation

AMA Health System Reform Comparison Chart

AMA Press Release: "AMA votes to continue commitment to health system reform"

Highlights of HOD Action on Health System Reform

H.R. 3962, the "Affordable Health Care for America Act" AMA Perspectives

2009 Advocacy Accomplishments

 

Health System Reform Bulletin

Most recent issue

Health System Reform Bulletin Archive

 

AMA Letters of Support

Support for Senate reform bill HR 3590

To Congress re: urgent permanent repeal of Medicare SGR formula

To full Senate outlining provisions it supports and opposes in H.R. 3590, the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act"

Medical School Deans Joint Letter to Congress on SGR

 

Additional Materials

Medicare payment action kit

Practice Management Center

Health System Reform Bulletin (e-newsletter)

Health System Reform articles from American Medical News

Status and Procedures for Federal Health System Reform

The Need for Medical Liability Reform

U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services: Health Insurance Reform Will Benefit All Americans

AMA Health Reform Policies

Health Care Glossary

Resources for Patients

Medicare Patient Flyer

Patient Flyer on Health System Reform

Frequently Asked Questions for Patients

 

What will health system reform mean for me?

Comparative effectiveness research

Financial assistance

Market reforms

Public option

America's Seniors and Health Insurance Reform

Health Insurance Reform: Reality Check, from Whitehouse.gov

U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services: "Health Care Status Quo"

Health Care Glossary

 

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