Congressional Physicians Warn Health Community of Coming Government Intervention

Marguerite Bowling / July 10, 2009

As Congress tries to push through health care reform at a rapid speed and publicize so-called deals with several health industry groups (most recently with hospitals), other members associated with the medical community also have been stepping up their efforts to warn doctors of the potential ramifications with the current health reform.

Roughly seven congressmen (who also happened to be physicians) this week warned health care providers at George Washington University Hospital that components being considered — such as a public health insurance plan, health insurance czar and federal health board — could deteriorate the doctor-patient relationship. (more…)