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News Service (Press Releases) December 20, 2018
CHICAGO,
Illinois, Dec. 19 -- The American Osteopathic
Association issued the following news release:
The American
Osteopathic Association is deeply concerned about the potential impact
that Friday's ruling could have on the health care system and physicians'
ability to care for their patients.
Should it
withstands an appeal, this ruling would remove important patient and consumer
protections, including those specific to people with pre-existing conditions.
Medicaid expansion will also be affected, threatening access to care for the
nation's most vulnerable citizens.
"As
osteopathic physicians, we support policies that increase access to affordable
health care coverage and ensure that patients aren't denied comprehensive,
cost-effective insurance because of their existing medical conditions,"
said William S. Mayo, DO, president of the American Osteopathic
Association. "There is certainly room to improve upon the Affordable Care
Act, but dramatically increasing the number of uninsured Americans is not
progress for patients, the nation or the overall health care system."
The AOA is calling
on Congress and the administration to ensure that no one loses their
insurance coverage as a result of this decision. As the court's decision is
appealed, the Affordable Care Act will remain in place.
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