Leading African American Groups Call On Health Insurers to Dismiss Restrictive... (asures some managed care plans and pharm...)

Leading African American Groups Call On Health Insurers to Dismiss Restrictive Practices

Date:8/13/2009

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"We are committed to improving the lives of African Americans in the Baltimore community and across the state," J. Howard Henderson, President & CEO, Greater Baltimore Urban League, stated. "Health care is not for the privileged few; it is for everyone."

A code of conduct is not intended to unravel the practices of managed care, but instead to level the playing field so that physicians can act in the best interests of their patients, and without interference from outside influences such as monetary incentives or fears of punitive actions.

The AMA code will set forth clear and concise principles addressing both medical policies and payment issues, as well as create a mechanism to monitor compliance by managed care companies.

The February 2009 Issue Brief from the National Business Group on Health's Center for Prevention and Health Services indicated that members of racial and ethnic minorities are less likely to receive preventive health services than members of the majority population.

"Health care is needed for all--especially Maryland's black community," Meadley stated. " If you solve the health inequalities of the black population, all will benefit."

The Black Nurses Association and the Greater Baltimore Urban League encourage community members to sign the Alliance for Patient Access petition in support of the Code to guarantee and protect patient access to approved medical treatments. The petition can be accessed at www.insurepatientaccess.org.

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