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-23)
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-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