American College of Physicians

Internists support broad goals of House 'tri-committee' proposed health-reform legislation

Published in Law and Health Weekly, July 25th, 2009

Agreeing with the broad goals and most of the underlying policies contained in a comprehensive draft bill on health care reform legislation, the American College of Physicians (ACP) today praised the House "tri-committee." Made up of the House Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, and Education and Labor Committees, the "tri-committee" unveiled its proposed legislation on June 19.

"We are pleased that the bill takes a comprehensive approach to reforming health care," said Joseph W. Stubbs, MD, FACP, president of ACP. He added that ACP believes it is critical to have legislation "providing all Americans with access to affordable coverage without regard to their health...

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Source: Law and Health Weekly (2009-07-25)

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