US Representatives Bob Barr (R, GA) and John Conyers (D, MI) have introduced legislation that, if approved, will allow independent physicians not associated with health care groups, to bargain collectively with health care providers. The act, currently titled “The Health Care Antitrust Improvements Act of 2002,” would allow two or more independent physicians to bargain together when such negotiations work to promote competition. The Act has the support of the American Medical Association as well as many of the state medical associations. The Act has not yet been introduced into the Senate. For additional information as well as related links please go to www.ama-assn.org..

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