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Research Notes on Doctors Support Public Option
A survey of 2,130 U.S. doctors reveals that many doctors favor a public option to supplement private health care. Nearly 63% of doctors supported a mix of public and private insurance, 27% wanted private only, and 10% said they want only public options. Over 55% favored an expansion of the Medicare program so it covers people aged 55 and over, instead of starting at 65.1
Fast Facts:
- President Obama has vowed to pass health care legislation by the end of the year.2
- Criticizers have attacked the 900 billion dollar price tag of the legislation and raised questions of a federal takeover of health care.2
- This survey is published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
- Look through our slideshow to see the highlights from Obama's Health Care Speech.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Reuters: Most U.S. Doctors Want Public-Private Mix (Sept. 14, 2009)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 AFP: Most U.S. Doctors Back Public Health Option (Sept. 14, 2009)
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