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.