News Tip: Duke Faculty Expert Available To Talk About Obama's Health Care Plan And Monday's Speech To American Medical Association
Friday, June 12, 2009
DURHAM, N.C. -- President Obama on Monday is scheduled to address the American Medical Association in Chicago, the nation’s largest doctor organization, which has expressed concerns about his proposal for government health insurance.
As part of reforming health care, Obama has talked about a public insurance plan to compete with private plans.
The following Duke University faculty member is available to discuss the implications of this news:
-- Dr. Donald H. Taylor, assistant professor of public policy studies. Conducts research on aging and comparative health systems, including Medicare, long-term care and health policy. (919) 613-9357 (office), (919) 257-0339 (cell); don.taylor@duke.edu.