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-23)
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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