This week, the AMA is mobilizing its grassroots network to vote “yes” on H.R. 3961, the “Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009.” This bill would permanently repeal the sustainable growth rate formula that calls for annual cuts in Medicare physician payments, and replace it with a more rational payment system. In addition, the AMA announced its support of House of Representatives health care bill which passed by a narrow margin on Saturday night and would expand coverage for Americans, deliver insurance market reform, empower patient and physician decision making and encourage investments in prevent and wellness programs.

For more information, visit www.hsreform.org. To contact the AMA Grassroots Hotline, call 1-800-833-6354.

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