Terry Wilcox

Patients face increasing barriers to healthcare access as physician shortages rise and Medicare payment systems fail to support independent practices.

The author calls on Congress to address reimbursement shortfalls that are contributing to a growing physician shortage, with rural areas the hardest hit.

Impending cuts to Medicare physician services could have an overwhelmingly negative impact on millions of older patients and individuals with disabilities across the country.

Americans with disease and disabilities are disproportionately affected by public policy, with their health outcomes at the complete mercy of lawmakers.

Addressing the opioid crisis will require a strong, multifaceted approach that includes efforts to prevent addiction before it begins. By passing the NOPAIN Act, Congress can seize the win-win opportunity to reduce unnecessary exposure to opioids, while protecting—and expanding—a patient’s right to choose their own care.