A step forward on reform

Article Abstract:

The Kassenbaum-Kennedy bill and a similar House provision are moving ahead in Congress. Coverage portability and pre-existing condition protection are both included in these health reform packages. There is opposition in the Senate, however, for tort reform and mandated mental health coverage, and medical savings accounts are being attacked by the Clinton Administration. Antitrust and physician office labs are possible future reform targets.

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, Hospital and medical service plans, Medical Care Insurance, Editorial, Laws, regulations and rules, Social policy, Health insurance, United States. Congress. Senate

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AMA slams hospital association reform proposal

Article Abstract:

The American Medical Assn's (AMA) House of Delegates has adopted a resolution that rejects the American Hospital Assn's (AHA) health care reform proposal. The AHA claims its 'community care networks' would enable all doctors to participate in the program. However, the AMA rejected the AHA's reliance on a 'play or pay' system, government-rate setting and central planning as inefficient and unworkable.

Offices & clinics of medical doctors, General medical & surgical hospitals, Management, Planning, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Hospitals, Hospital administration, American Hospital Association, American Medical Association. House of Delegates

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