Howard Dean Responds To AMA's Critique Of Obama's Health Care Plan

In response to a question on the American Medical Association's (AMA) critique of President Obama's health care plan, former Vermont Governor Dr. Howard Dean said that the AMA was misrepresented by The New York Times and did not take a position against the public option . He asserted that there was a willingness to work with people with questions but that it is imperative that the American people are able to choose whether they want to remain with the current health care system or try something new. (0:26)
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From AMA: A breath of fresh air to hear the truth about AMA.

To be clear, the AMA is committed to achieving health-care reform this year that provides all Americans with affordable, high-quality health coverage.

In President Obama's address to the AMA last week he said he would listen to and work with physicians to pursue our shared goal of meaningful health reform. The AMA is actively engaged in working with Congress and the administration to achieve health reform that best meets the needs of patients and physicians.

The AMA welcomes and will thoughtfully consider all proposals consistent with AMA principles of pluralism, freedom of choice, freedom of practice, and universal access for patients. We look forward to the day when all Americans have health care coverage.