| 1996 congressional campaign priorities of the AMA: tackling tobacco or limiting malpractice awards? | |
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PMID: 9702157 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVES: This study sought to determine whether the political action committee of the American Medical Association (AMA) contributed more to pro- or anti-tobacco members of Congress in the 1995/96 campaign and whether representatives' voting records on malpractice reform could explain the AMA's contribution patterns. METHODS: Campaign contributions to House members were analyzed. RESULTS: The AMA's political action committee contributed averages of $5382 to pro-tobacco representatives and $2103 to anti-tobacco representatives (P < .0005). This contribution pattern can be fully explained by representatives' votes to limit malpractice awards. CONCLUSIONS: In seeking malpractice reform, the AMA contributed significantly more to pro-tobacco representatives, potentially undermining tobacco control legislation. |
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Authors:
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J Sharfstein |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of public health Volume: 88 ISSN: 0090-0036 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Public Health Publication Date: 1998 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-08-20 Completed Date: 1998-08-20 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 1254074 Medline TA: Am J Public Health Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1233-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Boston Medical Center, Mass., USA. |
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Adolescent Adult American Medical Association* / economics Child Financing, Organized Health Care Reform / economics, legislation & jurisprudence Humans Insurance, Liability / legislation & jurisprudence* Malpractice / legislation & jurisprudence* Politics* Smoking / legislation & jurisprudence* United States United States Food and Drug Administration / legislation & jurisprudence |
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