AMA Relieved

Posted on | June 25, 2015 | 2 Comments

Steven J. Stack, MD President

“The American Medical Association (AMA) is relieved that today’s Supreme Court decision will allow millions of patients to continue accessing the health care they need and deserve.

“Physicians know that the uninsured live sicker and die younger so the AMA has been a leading voice in support of expanding health insurance access to ensure patients can get the care they require.

“The subsidies upheld today help patients afford health insurance so they can see a doctor when they need one and not have to wait until a small health problem becomes a crisis. The subsidies provide patients with peace of mind that they will not risk bankruptcy should they become seriously ill or injured and experience catastrophic health care costs.

“With this case now behind us, we hope our country can move forward and continue strengthening our nation’s health care system.”

Comments

2 Responses to “AMA Relieved”

Denise Link
June 25th, 2015 @ 5:43 pm

The support of organized medicine for the Affordable Care Act is most welcome. Hopefully AMA will also give strong support to candidates for public office that also support the law.
Mike Magee
June 26th, 2015 @ 8:18 am

Thanks, Denise. I agree.