AMA to Buffalo News: AMA has plan to expand health care coverage

Buffalo News
Letter to the Editor

To the Editor:

The American Medical Association is in full support of health coverage for all Americans, ("Sicko rallies push on health care," July 10 News).

The AMA has a plan for expanding health care coverage that builds on what is great in our health care system — world-class medical innovations and research and health care professionals dedicated to the health of patients. Our proposal focuses on increasing access to affordable health insurance options and advocating for tax credits, based on income level, for the purchase of health insurance.

Our nation's health care system is far from perfect and the AMA and the physicians of America are consistently working to improve it. But we don't believe the only solution is to give up and turn our health care system over to the government under a single-payer system.

By building on the strengths of our current system and expanding coverage, we can ensure that all Americans will have access to high-quality and affordable health care.

Sincerely,

Nancy H. Nielsen, MD
President-elect, American Medical Association
Orchard Park