1996 congressional campaign priorities of the AMA: tackling tobacco or limiting malpractice awards?
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Abstract
This study sought to determine whether the political action committee of the American Medical Association (AMA) contributed more to pro- or anti-tobacco members of Congress in the 1995/96 campaign and whether representatives' voting records on malpractice reform could explain the AMA's contribution patterns. Campaign contributions to House members were analyzed. The AMA's political action committee contributed averages of $5382 to pro-tobacco representatives and $2103 to anti-tobacco representatives (P < .0005). This contribution pattern can be fully explained by representatives' votes to limit malpractice awards. In seeking malpractice reform, the AMA contributed significantly more to pro-tobacco representatives, potentially undermining tobacco control legislation.
Medical subject headings
- American Medical Association
- Insurance, Liability
- Malpractice
- Politics
- Smoking