Physicians In 113th U.S. Congress
Below is a listing of the physicians who will be members of the 113th Congress when it is officially gaveled into session in January 2013. There are 20 physician members. 17 members are Republican and 3 are Democrats. Family Practice and Obstetrics/Gynecology are the most represented medical specialties.
Physicians in Congress
U.S. House
Rep. Dan Benishek, M.D. (R- MI) – General Surgeon
Dr. Ami Bera, M.D. (D -CA) - Internist
Dr. Charles Boustany, M.D. (R- LA) – Cardio Thoracic Surgeon
Dr. Paul Broun, M.D. (R- GA) – Family Practice
Dr. Larry Buschon, M.D. (R-IN) – Thoracic Surgeon
Dr. Michael Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) – OB/GYN
Dr. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) – Gastroenterologist
Dr. Donna Chrsitensen, M.D. (D- VI) – Emergency Medicine
Dr. Scott Desjarlais, M.D. (R -TN) – Family Practice
Dr. John Fleming, M.D. (R- LA) – Family Practice
Dr. Phil Gingrey, M.D. (R- GA) – OB/GYN
Dr. Andy Harris, M.D. (R-MD) – Anesthesiologist
Dr. Nan Hayworth, M.D. (R- NY) – Ophthalmologist
Dr. Joe Heck, D.O. (R – NV) – Emergency Medicine
Dr. Jim McDermott, M.D. (D- WA) – Psychiatrist
Dr. Tom Price, M.D. (R-GA) – Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) – OB/GYN
U.S. Senate
Dr. John Barrasso, M.D. (R-WY) – Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) – Family Practice
Dr. Rand Paul, M.D. (R-KY) – Ophthalmologist
Physicians to lobby in Congress
As you can see above, there are 20 physicians that will be members of the 113th Congress when it is officially gaveled into session in January 2013. 17 members are Republican and 3 Democrats.
In 2013, a bulk of the provisions found in PL 111-148 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) and PL 111-152 (Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act) will go into effect. If you are a physician or a hospital executive who is concerned about the effects that the provisions of the two health care reform laws will have on you, the above physician members of Congress will be the people who you should lobby. The above individuals need to be able to hear directly from you.
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