Gazing into the future of reform

Article Abstract:

The medical community is divided on how to achieve health care reform. Each group knows what it may gain or lose in the debate but is uncertain about which policies will be implemented under the Clinton Administration. Because of this uncertainty, lobbying will be intense. The American Medical Association (AMA) has put forth its Heath Access America plan, a reform proposal that would preserve parts of the current system while altering the parts that are not working. The AMA has also been instrumental in working with other groups to make the health care reform process as open and accountable as possible.

HEALTH SERVICES, Editorial, Analysis, Health care reform

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Clinton backs patient 'bill of rights'; seeks new legislation

Article Abstract:

President Clinton has requested that Congress use a new consumer bill of health care rights for future federal legislation. The bill of rights, created by a presidential advisory commission, includes appeals of coverage decisions and direct access to specialists. Most congressional Republicans oppose its implementation and instead support private market solutions. Businesses worry that employee health care costs will rise if the new bill of rights is implemented.

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Administration of Public Health Programs, Consumer Protection Laws, Health Programs, Consumer protection, Health care industry, Political activity, Clinton, Bill, Social policy, Political aspects, Public health, Medical policy, Health policy

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