Influencing the political process for cardiothoracic surgeons.
Medicare was established by congressional legislation to provide excellent health care for all older US citizens. The economic viability of Medicare is in question, however, and the possibility of reduced services or program curtailments has been raised. To ensure appropriate support for our professional goals, as thoracic surgeons we must articulate our professional needs and expectations for continued medical progress.
Gardner
T J
TJ
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA. gardnert@uphs.upenn.edu
D006291:Health Policy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D006278:Medicare / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D011057:Politics; D013903:Thoracic Surgery; D014481:United States