More Physicians in Congress

The healthcare market is very uncertain with all of the pending government changes, most notably healthcare reform and the medicare reimbursement potential changes.  Because of the uncertain environment many physicians are getting in to public service to be a part of changing healthcare for the better from everyone's perspective, including the physician.

After the latest election the House of Representatives currently has 17 physicians and the Senate has 3 physicians.  Getting involved in politics seems to be a way for physicians to voice their concerns for a realistic healthcare climate.

To read backgrounds and agendas for the latest MDs elected in to Congress, click on the link below or read the full article in American Medical News.

There will be 20 physicians in the 113th Congress, including 9 surgeons.  They are:

• Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY); Orthopaedic Surgeon
• Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK); Family Physician
• Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY); Ophthalmologist
• Rep. Amerish Bera (D-CA)*; Family Physician
• Rep. Dan Benishek (R-MI); General Surgeon
• Rep. Charles Boustany (R-LA); Thoracic Surgeon
• Rep. Paul Broun (R-GA); Family Physician
• Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN); Thoracic Surgeon
• Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX); OB/GYN
• Rep. Bill Cassidy (R-LA); Gastroenterologist
• Del. Donna Christensen (D-VI); Family Physician
• Rep. Scott DesJarlais (R-TN); Family Physician
• Rep. John Fleming (R-LA); Family Physician
• Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-GA); OB/GYN
• Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD); Anesthesiologist
• Rep. Joe Heck (R-NV); Emergency Room Physician
• Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA); Psychiatrist
• Rep. Tom Price (R-GA); Orthopaedic Surgeon
• Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN); OB/GYN
• Rep. Paul Ruiz (D-CA)*; Emergency Room Physician

http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2013/01/07/gvsa0107.htm?utm_source=nwltr&utm_medium=heds-txt&utm_campaign=20130107