(Edited, 5:46 pm) Are you asking me to cite my claims about the AMA or about Manhattan doctors not accepting insurance? On the AMA: Here's a record put out b

(Edited, 5:46 pm) Are you asking me to cite my claims about the AMA or about Manhattan doctors not accepting insurance? On the AMA: Here's a record put out by the AMA in 1961, starring Ronald Reagan, against "socialized medicine": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRdLpem-AAs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRdLpem-AAs In 2007: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1EG-I3QnCk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1EG-I3QnCk On doctors not participating with health plans: this is from personal experience. I had a rash of health problems six months ago and found that many doctors wouldn't see me unless I was willing to pay in cash. I would have to turn around and ask for reimbursement from the insurance company, which they might deny, since I sought the services of a non-participating doctor. It makes sense that a doctor would not want to participate with insurance plans, if he's able to get enough work without doing so. Insurance companies add hassle, sometimes deny payment for stupid reasons, and generally wear up a doctor's time and patience.