Title: Midyear Meeting 2004 Tidbit

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Section/SPIG: Medical Care

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APHA has for many years had a policy statement calling for a national health plan covering all Americans, but not much has actually happened as the organization was unclear about the best course of action toward achievement of that goal. Proposals have included joining with one or more other organizations to work toward Congressional action; one such suggestion would have APHA affiliate with the National Coalition on Health Care. When this was broached at the Midyear Meeting, the cost of such an affiliation was raised and the question became, "Would this be the best use APHA could make of those resources toward that end?" So, it was suggested, in the presence of Dr. Benjamin, that all possible affiliations be placed on the table for comparative consideration. When this happens, it will finally move us toward action and represent yet another example of the MC Section's leadership.