AMA's 7 guiding principles for health system reform-American Medical News

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A message to all physicians from Rebecca J. Patchin, MD, chair of the AMA Board of Trustees.

Health system reform is moving forward in both the House and the Senate, and we are nearing the home stretch in achieving the improved system that the United States needs.

Now it's up to Congress to work with physicians to find common ground on the proposals that will improve our health care system for both patients and physicians.

We all can agree that the status quo is unacceptable, and we can't afford to squander this opportunity. The AMA is committed to making reform a reality this year and has seven principles guiding our vision and work. They are:
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