Responses - AAPS - All For The Patient

Due to technical problems @ Google in sending subscription messages earlier in the week I repeat the message of January 24 below for the benefit of anyone who may not have received it.

----- Original Message Of January 24-----

Below are two responses that add to the original discussion from last night's message. The first message discusses the AMA's money making ability. Although the AMA has operated in the black the past ten years while membership has decreased over the decade the financial results are due to spending restraints that any business would undergo in times of financial stress. We just have to do our part to keep the stress up.

---Response #1---

The AMA was initially against Obamacare. The main source of income for the AMA is the monopoly they hold on coding numbers that we are all forced to use ( I have heard estimates of 75% of the AMA annual income). When Obamacare became aware of the AMA position, discussion was held about using alternative coding sources and the AMA secured their continued income with a change of heart for Obamacare and are now in favor of it. Amazing!! And the AMA claims they stand behind what is good for the people. Interesting little tidbit. Keep up the good work.


---Response #2---

Reading your post and the worry of BO's reelection - out of 2,000 pages of the health bill I hear only four points that are always used. If that is all the Republicans have for negotiation they need someone who can decipher the rest of the bill.