Committee to Protect Health Care

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Doctors building a pro-patient majority in Congress & states so everyone has the health care they need. Led by @DrRobDavidson.bsky.social

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Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· 12d

🚨 ENDORSEMENT ALERT 🚨 Committee to Protect Health Care is proud to endorse @abdulelsayed.bsky.social, a public health leader and pro-patient champion, for U.S. Senate: #CareForUS #MISen

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· 17d

Good news in Michigan: The ballot initiative to get money out of politics was cleared to move forward on Friday! Physicians are proud to support this effort to ensure government works for Michiganders, instead of being bought and paid for by health insurers.

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· Jun 8

Last week we held our first ever National Organizing Summit! More than 100 physicians, medical students, and allies from 30 states gathered in Chicago to strategize on turning clinical experience into political influence.

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· May 14

ENDORSEMENT ALERT: We're thrilled to announce our first round of 2026 endorsements for Congress. These candidates are committed to ensuring every American has access to affordable care. It's time for a Congress that puts patients ahead of politics. More: carecandidates.org

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· May 12

Physicians are in Albany today advocating for the Fair Pricing Act. Routine services should be routine in price. #FairPricingActNow

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· Feb 26

Dr. Aisha Harris, a family physician in Flint, MI, went to Washington, D.C. this week to talk about the REAL state of the union: Patients are paying more for care, and getting less access.

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· Jan 21

Good news: Last week, the VA General Assembly moved a ballot measure forward that, if passed, will protect the individual freedom to make reproductive health care decisions without fear of government interference. Dr. David Clark joined legislators to share why physicians support the ballot measure.

Dr. David Clark speaks at a podium at the Virginians for Reproductive Freedom event about why physicians support the ballot measure.

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· Jan 8

If Congress doesn't extend the ACA tax credits, more labor & delivery units will close. More rural hospitals will close. Moms and babies will pay the price. We must stop the #HealthcareHeist.

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· Jan 7

Congressional Republicans' decision to take away ACA tax credits is harming Americans, like the families Dr. Tamara Nix in Atlanta sees. This week, Congress has an opportunity to restore the tax credits before open enrollment ends Jan. 15. Patients are depending on them to stop the #HealthcareHeist.

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· Aug 6

60 years ago, the Social Security Amendments of 1965 were signed, establishing Medicare and Medicaid. Now, the GOP is attacking these programs with their tax bill, which could rip away health care from 15 million Americans.

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· Jul 22

Why are patients paying more just because the logo on the door changed? Hospital systems are buying up doctor's offices & raising prices. It's called hospital consolidation, & it's costing patients. Site-neutral payment reform can help fix it. #SameServiceSamePrice

Here's what's happening: Large hospital systems are buying up independent physician practices and rebranding them as "hospital outpatient facilities." When that happens, they can bill 2 to 4 times more for the exact same care just because of the new label. Studies have shown that nothing about the care improves, in fact, in some cases, care worsens after hospital consolidation.

It doesn't have to be this way. Site-neutral payment reform means patients pay the same price for the same care--no matter who owns the building. It's a common sense step toward: Lowering patient costs, slowing harmful consolidation, preserving competition and access. Congress can act now to make it happen. Same Service, Same Price: Site-Neutral Payment Reform

Real patient examples of price hikes after consolidation: allergy skin test $176 at independent physician practice (IPP)and $719 at hospital-owned outpatient facility (HOOP). Radiation therapy $156 at IPP; $377 at HOOP. Steroid injection $30 at IPP; $1,394 at HOOP (yes, this is real!). Child's psych visit at IPP $20; $523 at HOOP.

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· Jul 21

Doctors know the truth: Medicaid cuts were never about cutting fraud and abuse. It's always been about giving billionaires and corporations more tax breaks (AKA hand-outs) at the expense of moms, babies, seniors, and working families.

"We're being told that this charade is about stopping waste and abuse. Let's be real: We're being lied to. This is about ripping health care away from people who need it to fund tax breaks for the wealthy." Dr. Henry Rozycki - Pediatrician

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· Jul 17

When politicians slash coverage, patients pay the ultimate price. This is why Committee doctors are fighting back. buff.ly/PtBQn5t

MEDICAID UPDATE
NBC NEWS
NEW REPORT: Medicaid cuts could trigger more than 1,000 preventable deaths every year

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· Jul 16

When politicians play games, patients pay the price. Doctors can't sit this one out.

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· Jul 15

The U.S. health care system isn't exactly user-friendly, but we're here to help translate. Swipe for the four terms that you need to know for the next open enrollment period and let us know if you have any other questions about navigating health insurance in the comments.

Premium: paid every month. Your monthly fee to stay covered, even if you never see a doctor.

Copay: flat fee at every visit. Your copay is a set dollar amount you pay at every appointment. It usually doesn't count towards your deductible. Primary care copays are typically lower than specialist copays.

Deductible: pay-first threshold. The deductible is the total amount you must pay each plan year before insurance starts sharing costs. Premiums do not count towards the deductible. After the deductible is met, you'll still owe copays until you hit your out-of-pocket max.

out-of-pocket max: cap on how much you pay. The out-of-pocket (OOP) maximum is the most you'll pay for covered care in a plan year. It adds up your deductible, copays, and coinsurance, but not premiums. Once you hit this limit, insurance pays 100% of covered costs until the year resets.

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· Jul 2

It’s tough to say everything that needs to be said in a timed voicemail—but Dr. Wiederhold got it done. She called @rephuizenga to demand he protect #Medicaid and stand up for her patients. Because when coverage is on the line, silence isn’t an option. 🩺 Docs: Make your call today. buff.ly/pJBwYhi

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· Jul 2

📞 No answer? No problem. Every voicemail has to be logged—so your message still counts. Watch Dr. Amanda Cai leave a message urging Rep. Scott Perry to protect #Medicaid and stand up for patients. 🩺 Docs: Make your call TODAY. Link in bio. buff.ly/pJBwYhi

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· Jul 2

“Does Congressman LaLota believe #Medicaid is essential for working families in his district?” Dr. Jacobs asked a simple question—but LaLota’s office couldn’t answer. Doctors: Congress is voting on this bill today. Call your reps and demand they protect Medicaid. Link in bio.

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· Jul 2

Dr. Thomas is fighting back for his patients by calling his House rep & urging him to VOTE NO on #Medicaid cuts. Call on your House rep to vote NO to the reconciliation bill TODAY. Visit the link in our bio to call now.

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· Jun 27

U.S. Senate report warns Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” would gut Medicaid, raise health care costs, and strip coverage from millions. 4 physicians with the Committee were quoted directly in the report—sounding the alarm on what these cuts would mean for patients, hospitals, and entire communities.

the senate help committee just released a report, led by Sen. bernie sanders, warning that trump's health care plan would strip coverage from millions and raise costs for families across america. here's what our doctors had to say

Dr. Audrey Nath, Neurologist – TX. “These cuts will cause rural hospitals in Texas to close entirely. As a neurologist, I am terrified that the closest hospital for many rural folks may then be hours away.” Quoted in U.S. Senate HELP Committee Report, June 2025, P. 3

Dr. Katrina Green, Emergency Med – Tennessee “Patients will still need our care if [they] lose Medicaid coverage and our hospital will provide it. But this will mean more uncompensated care and even worse bottom lines. The city will need to pull funding from elsewhere to help the hospital keep running as is, or we will be forced to cut staffing or services in order to stay open.” Quoted in U.S. Senate HELP Committee Report, June 2025, P. 7

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· Jun 26

Over 4k doctors have signed onto a letter urging Congress to protect patients by voting NO on Medicaid cuts, labeling them a moral failure and a threat to patient care. With a Senate vote imminent, swipe thru to learn more about what Medicaid means for these doctors' patients and communities.

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· Jun 18

Yesterday, Virginia doctors joined @seiu.org & @ppava.bsky.social to call out Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears for her silence on GOP-led #Medicaid cuts that would rip health care away from 277k Virginians. Seniors, vets, kids, & people with disabilities will suffer while Earle-Sears says nothing.

Photo of Dr. Andy Wolf speaking into a microphone with the following text: Children, pregnant women, seniors on fixed incomes, people living with disabilities: these are the virginians who rely on medicaid for their basic health care. and when cuts to medicaid come, they will be the first to suffer."

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· Jun 17

🎧 NEW: Dr. Oz said that people need to "prove" they "matter" to get #Medicaid. Listen to Dr. Rob and Miles Baker discuss the absurdity of his statement below and tune into Paging America for more unfiltered truth from frontline physicians. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p...

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· Jun 11

Big things happen when doctors are given a platform to speak out for their patients. Check it out:

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· Jun 10

This is how harmful policies get passed quietly. #Medicaid keeps kids, seniors, people with disabilities, and working families covered. It keeps rural hospitals open. We’re spreading the word — because every patient deserves care, not cuts.

40% of people don't know Trump's tax bill cuts Medicaid. This is not an accident. They're hoping you won't find out. We're fighting to make sure you do.

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· Jun 9

Corrupt courts hurt everyone. Let's fight for fair and impartial judges who protect our rights. #ProtectPACourts @allaboutpa.bsky.social

Text on photo says: on Pennsylvania’s ballot this judicial election: prescription drug prices, medical debt, access to abortion, birth control, addiction treatment, healthcare for trans people, protection for the LGBTQ+ care, healthcare costs #ProtectPACourts

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· Jun 5

Whether you're in a red state or blue state, Medicaid serves your neighbors, friends, and family. Cuts to Medicaid are cuts to our communities. Act now to protect it. #CodeBlueForCare #ProtectMedicaid

CODE BLUE FOR MEDICAID

Medicaid isn't about red or blue--it's about you. Cuts to Medicaid are cuts to all of our communities. Act now to protect it! Tell Congress: No Medicaid Cuts. 866-426-2631

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· Jun 4

Men are less likely to visit the doctor — and that has real consequences. This #MensHealthMonth, we’re challenging men to take charge: 👉 Check in with your health care provider. 👉 Book that appointment you've been putting off. 👉 Take care of your physical AND mental health. You are worth it.

Blue, green, white, and brown earthy toned paint strokes cover the background of the image with male figured painted hiking. Text reads: June is men's health awareness month. Don't Wait: schedule your check-up and protect your health.

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· Jun 3

The House-passed reconciliation bill puts care for kids, families, and seniors on the chopping block. We can’t let that happen. That's why Dr. Appel, a NoVA pediatrician, joined Rep. Don Beyer and health care advocates on Monday to demand Congress protect her patients’ health care—not cut it.

Picture of Dr. Appel, a woman wearing glasses and wearing a white coat, sitting beside Representative Don Beyer who wears a suit and tie, and is listening intently to Dr. Appel speak. Text over photo says, "Our leaders should be helping make care more accessible, not letting it be taken away." with the quote attributed to Dr. Heidi Appel, pediatrician, Alexandria, Virginia

Committee to Protect Health Care@protecthealthcare· May 21

Our representatives have a choice: Protect health care for vulnerable Americans or take it away to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. We'll be watching.