Role of the Consumer/Provider

The WSMA supports legislation for either redirecting existing resources or securing additional resources for a comprehensive health education curriculum in our state schools (K-12). (Reaffirmed A-17)

The WSMA supports greater consumer accountability in health care purchases, such as the broader use of co-payments and deductibles, and for healthy lifestyles. (EC Rpt P, '89) (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