AMA Will Continue Efforts To Preserve Kids' Access To Care

Main Category: Pediatrics / Children's Health
Also Included In: Health Insurance / Medical Insurance;  Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP
Article Date: 19 Oct 2007 - 5:00 PDT

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"The American Medical Association is committed to the reauthorization of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and will continue our work to protect kids in low-income families whose parents work hard, but aren't able to afford health insurance.

"The number of uninsured kids has increased by nearly one million over the past two years, and action must be taken to reverse this growing trend. The nation's children, parents, and physicians are counting on Congress to renew and strengthen this successful program.

"The AMA has two major legislative priorities this year - to get more Americans insurance coverage, starting with the reauthorization of CHIP, and to stop Medicare payment cuts to doctors that threatens seniors' access to care.

"Our work to preserve access to care for two of our most vulnerable populations, America's seniors and children, is ongoing. The AMA will continue to work with elected officials on both sides of the aisle to enact meaningful legislation that provides patients with access to the care they deserve."

American Medical Association

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