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Article: American Osteopathic Association Applauds Administration Efforts for Medical Liability Reform
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- U.S. Newswire
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- January 5, 2005
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The American Osteopathic
Association (AOA) applauds the efforts taken today by the current
Administration to protect the public's access to quality health care.
In his first major health care speech of 2005, President Bush urged
Congress to take immediate action to implement meaningful medical
liability reforms.
"I am proud to be a physician. I have been educated and trained
to care for people-many of whom already face limited access based
upon their economic situation. It is what I love," said George
Thomas, D.O., president of the American Osteopathic Association.
"However, I am concerned that a broken system prevents patients from
accessing ...