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Prescription Drug Affordability Boards and State-Led Effort to Control Drug Pricing
by David Hirsh Unlike other comparable countries, in the United States, prescription drugs prices are not set or regulated by the federal government. The out-of-pocket costs that patients face for…
Read PostInvest American Rescue Plan Funds in the Community – Letter Writing Campaign
Since the pandemic began, the United States has experienced significant spikes in violence, particularly gun violence–homicides and unintentional shootings reached record numbers in 2020, and we have also seen increases…
Read PostMember Spotlight: David Hirsch
David S. Hirsh MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at Emory University School of Medicine, and the Director of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology at Grady…
Read PostDFA Celebrates Pride Month
Happy Pride Month! Regardless of what specialty you are in, you will have patients who are part of the diverse LGBTQ+ community. Treating these patients includes understanding that they come…
Read PostDFA supports the ending of Title 42
Stop Expelling Asylum Seekers under Title 42 This Immigrant Heritage month, we are reminded of the challenges many migrants continue to face at the border as a result of the…
Read PostPhysician Elizabeth Boggs, MD advocates for state legislation to lower drug costs
Hand on the doorknob, I braced myself before entering my patient’s room. After a six-week hospitalization for COVID pneumonia that included a complicated intensive care unit stay, he was eager…
Read PostMeet with your Senator about H.R. 3
Meet with Your Senator It is important that federal legislators act now to address drug costs once and for all – and you can help. The reintroduction of HR3 in early…
Read PostShare your story: vaccine hesitancy video project
Doctors for America wants to help amplify the trusted voice of physicians by creating a short, impactful video of many doctors, residents and medical students encouraging and inspiring viewers to…
Read PostMember Spotlight: Kelley Butler
Kelley Butler, MPH is a 4th year student and soon-to-be graduate of the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. Hailing from Los Angeles, Kelley has committed herself to serving…
Read PostContact Colorado Legislators about PDAB
Contact CO Legislators about PDAB Colorado’s SB 21-175 to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board is still under consideration. In the coming days, the bill will have its second and…
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