National Medical Association Letter of Support for H.R. 3962 and H.R. 3961
View the NMA endorsement of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962) and the accompanying Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961), sent to Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the eve of the historic House vote on health care reform. NMA Letter to Speaker Pelosi.pdf

NMA Position on Healthcare Reform

Below is a summary of NMA positions on key health system reform issues. The text is excerpted from a briefing book distributed in Las Vegas at this year’s Annual Convention. The entire document is available as a member benefit, by request.
2009 NMA Position.pdf

Senator Baucus Introduces Health Care Reform Legislation

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) unveiled a much anticipated healthcare bill on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. America’s Healthy Future Act of 2009.

Senate Committee on Finance

Members of Senate Committee on Finance.pdf

Congressional Committees

Jurisdiction of Key Committees on Health Matters.pdf

President Obama’s Plan in Four Minutes

http://www.politico.com/livepulse/0909/Obamas_plan_in_four_minutes.html

Health Care Reform 2009

The U.S. Congress is currently on recess until after the Independence Day holiday. Upon their return, they will resume negotiations regarding the various proposals before their various chambers.

The National Medical Association has been involved in the national conversation, and in the process of reform. Both the legislative and the executive branches of the Federal government remain receptive to the NMA’s input. Members will receive more detailed information in the coming days about how to get involved in your state in shaping the final proposal that will become law, hopefully by year’s end.