AMA Applauds Aetna.Recent moves by Aetna, the nation's largest health insurer An individual or company who, through a contractual agreement, undertakes to compensate specified losses, liability, or damages incurred by another individual. An insurer is frequently an insurance company and is also known as an underwriter. , to improve its relationships with physicians seem to be bearing fruit. The American Medical Association American Medical Association (AMA), professional physicians' organization (founded 1847). Its goals are to protect the interests of American physicians, advance public health, and support the growth of medical science. hailed Aetna's decision to drop its all-products clauses from its contracts with physicians. Ted Lewers, MD, Chair of AMA's Board of Trustees board of trustees Politics The posse of thugs who oversee an institution's administration. See Board of directors. , said: "Earlier this year, Aetna announced its intent to improve relations with physicians. Today's action is a good first step towards restoring confidence in Aetna's ability to foster collaborative and cooperative relationships with physicians that benefit patients. Physicians, however, will need to see continuing proof of Aetna's commitment in order to be convinced that these reforms are real. The AMA (Automatic Message Accounting) The recording and reporting of telephone calls within a telephone system. It includes the calling and called parties and start and stop times of the call. will continue to monitor relations between Aetna and physicians to assure that Aetna keeps its promises." |
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