Physicians Running for Office

This has been a year of dramatic change in the healthcare sector. With healthcare reform pending, physicians are stepping up to contribute to the new laws and are running for office. According to AMPAC, American Medical Association's nonpartisan political action committee, more physicians are running in this election than in any other past election.

At least 47 physicians filed the paperwork necessary to run for a congressional seat and 15 physicians are running for re-election in Congress.

With all of the changes in healthcare reform it is important for physicians, who will be heavily impacted with these changes, can be a part of making the final decisions in the law making process.

Congress officials have decreased in popularity; 69% of American's have disapproved of lawmaker's performance. The economy has been a large factor in affecting voter's decisions and opinions. Many Americans don't believe that the stimulus act, health reform law, and other actions by the Congress have helped reduce unemployment.

Read the full article in American Medical News, or click here:
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/09/06/gvsa0906.htm