March 23, 2001
Consumers, Employers, Providers, Health Plans Urge Congress to Expand Health Insurance Coverage
The AAMC, along with 19 other trade associations representing consumers, employers, providers, and health insurance plans, March 19 sent a letter to Congress urging funds in the FY 2002 budget resolution to be set aside to address the uninsured issue.
"With Congress about to develop its budget blueprint, now is the time to make a real difference by reserving a portion of the budget surplus to help reduce the number of Americans without health care coverage" states the letter.
Other trade association signing the letter include the American Association of Health Plans, American Hospital Association, American Medical Association, American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association, American Osteopathic Healthcare Association, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Catholic Health Association of the United States, Families USA, Federation of American Hospitals, Healthcare Financial Management Association, Healthcare Leadership Council, Health Insurance Association of America, National Association of Manufacturers, National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems, National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems, National Association of Urban Hospitals, Premier, Inc., U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and VHA, Inc.
Expanding coverage to the uninsured is one of the AAMC's top legislative priorities for 2001.
Information: Lynne L. Davis, AAMC Office of Governmental Relations, 202-828-0526.
