AMA Supports Reform

Kudos to Dr.Cecil Wilson, President Elect of the AMA, whose letter to the editor was published in todays Miami Herald.
He should be applauded for standing up for what we know is right: comprehensive healthcare reform benefiting all Americans.
Thank you Dr. Wilson for your commitment to our profession and the public health.

Bernd Wollschlaeger,MD,FAAFP,FASAM
AMA Member & Outreach Recruiter
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AMA to Miami Herald: AMA Supports Reform

July 23, 2009 (published)

Miami Herald
Letter to the Editor

Floridians without health-insurance coverage are in dire straits (Report: 3,560 Floridians will lose health insurance every week, July 16). For their sake, we must achieve meaningful healthcare reform that provides all Americans with access to affordable, high-quality coverage.

The American Medical Association is committed to health reform this year that covers the uninsured, improves quality and ensures patients get the best value from healthcare spending. Important progress has been made with the House and Senate vigorously working on legislation. The AMA will stay actively engaged to make certain health reform that will improve the health of America's patients is accomplished.

The uninsured crisis playing out in Florida is one that can be seen all across America.

We must seize the opportunity this year to pass comprehensive health reform.

Cecil B. Wilson, MD
President-elect, American Medical Association