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Health System Reform Townhalls

The American Medical Association conducted tele town halls with physicians across the country on the issue of health system reform. These videos include a few of the commonly asked questions and are answered by AMA leaders.

  • AMA leaders answer nine questions from physicians about health system reform

    7 min. 48 sec.

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  • Question 1: Why did the AMA support a House Bill that wasn't final?

    1 min. 16 sec.

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  • Question 2: Why didn't the AMA ask the opinion of practicing physicians before deciding to support the House Bill?

    1 min. 13 sec.

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  • Question 3: Why is the AMA supporting reform legislation that doesn't include medical liability reform?

    1 min. 41 sec.

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  • Question 4: If universal coverage is achieved -- how will the medical profession accommodate this increase?

    1 min. 34 sec.

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  • Question 5: Will the AMA support a bill that allows rationing of procedures for Medicare recipients?

    1 min. 6 sec.

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  • Question 6: How can we increase access without increasing cost? How will we pay for these new provisions?

    1 min. 23 sec.

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  • Question 7: Does the AMA support a public option? Won't it lead to socialized medicine?

    1 min. 4 sec.

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  • Question 8: How will reform efforts affect the quality of care for patients?

    1 min. 27 sec.

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  • Question 9: What is the AMA's reaction to the new Senate financial proposal?

    1 min. 27 sec.

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