More than 140 physicians met with legislators to voice their opposition to several bills that they argue could significantly impact patient access to care and patient safety, according to a Washington State Medical Association news release.
Several proposed legislation sparking criticism include elimination of interpreter services, denial of "medically unnecessary" emergency services for Medicaid patients, elimination of the volunteer retired physicians program and more.
"As physicians we understand the tough choices that must be made because of the budget situation," said Doug Myers, MD, president of the WSMA. "But those tough choices should not come at the expense of patient access to care and patient safety, especially for the most vulnerable patients. Washington's physicians will continue to fight for our patients."
Several proposed legislation sparking criticism include elimination of interpreter services, denial of "medically unnecessary" emergency services for Medicaid patients, elimination of the volunteer retired physicians program and more.
"As physicians we understand the tough choices that must be made because of the budget situation," said Doug Myers, MD, president of the WSMA. "But those tough choices should not come at the expense of patient access to care and patient safety, especially for the most vulnerable patients. Washington's physicians will continue to fight for our patients."
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