Why are the AMA and the AMSA so different poltically

[DVK916]

The AMSA supports a single payer universal healthcare system, and disbanding all private insurance companies, while the AMA is completely against that. The AMSA gives more to democrats, while the AMA gives more to republicans. The AMSA holds a far more negative view of big pharma than the AMA.

So why the major difference, when they are similar organizations.

 

[ElFenix]

AMA is a union with the sole goal of increasing the wages of its members.

 

[vi edit]

AMSA = poor, overworked students.
AMA = well paid doctors.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Too bad liposuction isn't covered, Tubby!

- M4H

 

[Looney]

Well, seeing as i'm now in the US health industry (clinical researcher for psychopharmacological studies), and i haven't even moved to Boca yet, i'm being flown first class and given red carpet treatment (ie dinners that cost over $1k) to Las Vegas and New Orleans in the next few weeks to meet with big pharmas investigators, i'll say i know why. I think once the big pharmas reach the students, they'll change their mind.

 

[Feldenak]

I don't see why you would care. I thought orcas were treated by veterinarians.

 

[Unheard]

Perhaps with free health care you could get your growth removed.

 

[chambersc]

God, I hate socialized healthcare.

Originally posted by: vi_edit
AMSA = poor, overworked students.
AMA = well paid doctors.

He's got it right.