TEXASMEDICAL ASSOCIATION HOUSE OF DELEGATES
Resolution 101 (A-07)
Subject: Use of Term "Managed Care"
Introduced by: William W. Hinchey, MD
Referred to: Reference Committee on Financial and Organizational Affairs
Whereas, The Texas Medical Association recognizes that the term "managed care" is a misleading term that does not describe the relationship between a physician and his or her patient; and
Whereas, Insurance companies that sell a health insurance product do not manage a patient's care; a physician manages a patient's care; and
Whereas, Physicians are trained at medical schools; insurance companies are not; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Texas Medical Association refrain whenever possible from using the term "managed care" in all communications with members, the public, and the media.
TMA House of Delegates: TexMed 2007
Last Updated On
July 07, 2010
Originally Published On
March 23, 2010