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Lupus Agencies of New York State Applaud AMA's Resolution to Develop a "Code of Conduct" for Health Insurers
UTICA – The Lupus Agencies of New York State, a coalition of lupus advocacy organizations providing programs to improve the quality of life for those affected by lupus through advocacy, education, awareness, and research today praised the American Medical Association’s House of Delegates vote to develop a Health Insurer Code of Conduct. The AMA’s House of Delegates passed the Code of Conduct resolution by unanimous vote, after discussing recent data showing that ninety percent of physicians surveyed have had to change the way they treat patients based on restrictions from health insurers.
Kathleen Arntsen, President/CEO of the Lupus Foundation of Mid and Northern New York, and contact for the Lupus Agencies of New York State today released the following statement:
“The Lupus Agencies of New York State strongly supports the American Medical Association’s call for the development of a code of conduct for the health insurance industry. As a coalition of lupus advocacy organizations representing individuals and families affected by lupus throughout the state of New York, we echo the AMA’s position that health insurers should be held to a Code of Conduct that sets forth clear and concise principles addressing both medical care policies and payment issues to benefit patients, physicians, hospitals and other health care providers.” We also applaud the AMA’s efforts to develop a mechanism to monitor compliance with the Code of Conduct. Such information would undoubtedly benefit patients and would challenge health plans to modify their unacceptable practices. Moreover, data collected in association with the Code of Conduct could provide consumers with a valuable tool for comparing health plans during open enrollment periods.”
“As many of us have experienced firsthand in struggling to access treatment for lupus, the health insurance industry has engaged in practices that interfere with the doctor/patient relationship for far too long. From denial of prescription medication coverage and courses of treatment to unwarranted rescissions, health insurance companies are too often focused on improving their bottom line instead of improving patient care.”
“I urge other health advocacy organizations, to join the Lupus Agencies of New York State in supporting the AMA in their efforts to put the emphasis back on the patient by proactively developing a Health Insurer Code of Conduct and ensuring patient access to healthcare.”
To learn more about the AMA’s code of conduct resolution, click here.
The Lupus Agencies of New York State (LANYS) are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with lupus and their loved ones by providing education, support and outreach services, and promoting
programs of awareness, advocacy, and research.
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