February 1, 2001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT: Kathryn Serkes (202) 333-3855

MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE COULD BE HAZARDOUS TO SENIORS� HEALTH, SAYS DOCTORS� GROUP

Proposals for unrestricted "free" drug coverage under Medicare could be hazardous to seniors� health, according to a new alert issued by the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS).

"Seniors Could be Medicated to Death" is the title of a new paper posted by AAPS on its website (www.aapsonline.org), written by two physicians who examine the pitfalls of President Bush�s and Congress�s proposals for Medicare prescription drug coverage.

The authors warn "It�s bad enough getting older without being medicated to death. If seniors and doctors give in to the siren song of unlimited government-mandated free drugs, the safety of all seniors could be seriously compromised."

The full text of "Seniors Could Be Medicated to Death" is posted [HERE].

For more information or to arrange an interview with the authors, please contact Kathryn Serkes (202) 333-3855.