Seizing Opportunities for Reform

The Affordable Care Act of 2010 places many demands on health professionals, but also offers us many opportunities to create a system that is more patient centered. Now is the time for all of us to pool our resources and face the reality that maximizing the potential of all providers is the solution to access to care for all Americans.

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