Medical Cost Containment

The WSMA supports the formation of a physicians' cooperative to provide supplies to physicians at a cost-plus-handling fee, whereby physicians can obtain quality products and maintain some control of their ever-increasing overhead expenses. (Res 46, D-88) (Reaffirmed A-17)

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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:

EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health Services