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AMA Reverses Position, Says Open To Government-Funded Insurance

CNN | Posted 08.01.2009 | Politics


(CNN) -- The new president of the American Medical Association, which represents the interests of the nation's doctors, said Wednesday the group is op...

AMA Support Can Secure The Public Option

Sahil Kapur | Posted 07.18.2009 | Politics


Sahil Kapur

It's time for AMA physicians to take back the compassion and honor that led them into their profession and support the public alternative.

Obama Booed By Some Doctors At AMA Speech

AP | RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR | Posted 07.16.2009 | Politics


WASHINGTON — Barack Obama isn't used to hearing boos. For all the young president's popularity, the response he got Monday from doctors at an A...

Sam Stein

Obama Takes Up Public Health Care Option In AMA Speech

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 07.16.2009 | Politics


President Obama walked into the lion's den on Monday, delivering a lengthy speech on his approach to health care reform in front of the annual gatheri...

Obama AMA Speech: President Urges Doctors To Back Reform

AP | CHARLES BABINGTON and JENNIFER LOVEN | Posted 07.16.2009 | Politics


CHICAGO — President Barack Obama bluntly told doctors Monday he is against their highest legislative priority _ limiting malpractice awards _ an...

Note to POTUS: Pointers on Speaking to American Medical Association

Howard Wolinsky | Posted 07.13.2009 | Chicago


Howard Wolinsky

The AMA is already on record as opposing your plan for government-sponsored health insurance for the tens of millions without health insurance.

Sam Stein

American Medical Association Trying To Torpedo Health Care Reform Again

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 07.11.2009 | Politics


Just days before President Barack Obama is set to address the American Medical Association to pitch its members on his vision for health care reform, ...

Obama Pitching Health Care Plan In Chicago Monday

AP | Posted 07.11.2009 | Chicago


WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama plans to speak to the American Medical Association on Monday to push for his health care overhaul. White Ho...