Why Is Health Reform Important

Being able to see your doctor when you need to is important to your well-being and security. That's why health care reform is an important issue for all Americans. Learn more.

What Others Are Saying

450,000 physicians and medical students representing seven specialty societies joined forces in a letter to Senate committees of jurisdiction supporting health reform in America. Read the letter.

Take Action

  • Call or email your Senators and Representative
  • Call President Obama -- 202-456-1414

Tell them:

  1. I stand with 450,000 doctors who want health care reform NOW.
  2. We need health care reform now so that my doctors can provide the best care for their patients.
  3. I urge you to pass legislation that gives all Americans quality coverage we can count on in 2009.

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American Academy of Family PhysiciansHerndon Alliance

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About This Initiative

The American Academy of Family Physicians has partnered with the Herndon Alliance to develop Heal Health Care Now, an initiative that supports meaningful health care reform. These organizations feel that appropriate reform of the U.S. health system will move the country toward rebuilding the primary care foundation on which high quality, cost-effective health care is built. Learn more.