It appears that the AMA's recommendation is designed to prevent any further erosion of its membership base. The AMA has already made up its mind to support the interns. The question is simply what will be the structure of the negotiating procedure. This appears to be a careless attempt to detour interns away from joining unions. While the AMA is pandering to hospitals, unions are protecting interns, residents and practicing Physicians.
Hospitals are hospitals, and profit mongering has historically been their calling card.
Lets hope interns and residents do not forget who brought them to the party.