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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2001;121:S32-S34
© 2001 The American Association for Thoracic Surgery

Developing the Academic Surgeon: A Symposium

Influencing the political process for cardiothoracic surgeons

Timothy J. Gardner, MD

From the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, Pa.

Address for reprints: Timothy J. Gardner, MD, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (E-mail: gardnert{at}uphs.upenn.edu).

Medicare was established by congressional legislation to provide excellent health care for all older US citizens. The economic viability of Medicare is in question, however, and the possibility of reduced services or program curtailments has been raised. To ensure appropriate support for our professional goals, as thoracic surgeons we must articulate our professional needs and expectations for continued medical progress.






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