The California Association of Physician Groups (CAPG) initiated a national internet-based advocacy campaign today with the launch of http://www.AmericansForCoordinatedHealthcare.org.

"Congress is considering drastic changes to America's Medicare system, which could severely disrupt healthcare benefits for millions of seniors - many of whom are low-income and have significant medical needs. What's at risk is the availability of affordable, coordinated and comprehensive healthcare currently provided through Medicare Advantage that traditional Medicare is not equipped to provide," said Dr. Jay Cohen, chair of CAPG.

"Americans For Coordinated Healthcare was established to give a voice to citizens who are concerned with the future of Medicare and want to preserve the highly cost-effective coordinated care services that millions of seniors are currently receiving," said Donald Crane, President and CEO of CAPG.

Crane said the website and information campaign has been launched in California and plans may lead to expansion in other states over the next several months.

"Seniors have been hit the hardest in these tough economic times, and the last thing they need is for their health benefits to be taken away as well…