A combination of both public and private options are favored by U. S. Doctors in a reformed healthcare system, as per a recent survey. There is a possibility of the inclusion of a government-run insurance plan to compete with private insurers. It will be one of the most divisive parts of the reforms made under President Barack Obama's top domestic legislative priority plans.

A total of 62.9 percent physicians participating in the survey conducted by the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) chose public option against a 27.3 percent backing the private system whereas a 9 percent wanted a solely government owned health care coverage system.

The U. S. President has vowed to pass legislation by the end of this year that would cover America's 47 million uninsured citizens by making insurance obligatory and affordable for all.

He is facing a strong opposition from the republicans who are stating fears that a public option would lead to a federal takeover of health care.

This option is being considered by the Senate Finance Committee which has played a significant role in legislating the health reform plan.

Nearly 2,130 general physicians, specialists and surgeons were surveyed, by the NEJM, working in both private and public hospitals.