GOP Doctors Caucus

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Today, the GOP Doctors Caucus met with Jim Bobeck and Larry Steenvoorden of Federal Hearings and Appeals Services to discuss implementation of the No Surprises Act.  The No Surprises Act was a landmark step toward protecting patients from unexpected medical bills, but its implementation has been far from perfect. We appreciated the insights from Jim Bobeck and Larry Steenvoorden of Federal Hearings and Appeals Services on how the federal dispute resolution process is functioning and where improvements are needed. Patients deserve policies that adequately protect them but we also must make sure that those who deliver patient services are paid. As physician-legislators, we are working to mend this broken process, stop all those who misuse the program, and put patients and doctors first.

This morning, the GOP Doctors Caucus met with John Knox, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (PDAS) at HHS’s ASPR. During our meeting, we discussed priorities to modernize response systems, including reinforcing domestic medical supply chains and taking a more proactive, science-driven approach to studying viral families to improve readiness and treatment strategies. We also addressed continued strain on the healthcare system—driven by capacity constraints, workforce burnout, and staffing shortages. The conversation underscored the need for modernization, workforce sustainability, and innovation to better prepare our health system for future challenges. We thank John for the critical work he is doing to strengthen national health preparedness!

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Happy National Doctors' Day! Thank you to all the @GOPDoctors working to Make America Healthy Again!

The GOP Doctors’ Caucus had the honor of meeting with Kathryn Bryant Knudson, Founder and President of the @speakfoundation, to discuss the urgent need to accelerate cures for rare diseases. The Speak Foundation, a patient-led organization, is at the forefront of advocating for those affected by muscular dystrophy.   “When it comes to rare diseases, patients and their families cannot afford to wait. We must continue advancing innovative research and ensuring clear pathways to bring safe and effective treatments to those in need. Together, the GOP Doctors' Caucus is committed to working in Washington to deliver real solutions for Americans facing these devastating conditions. We thank Kathryn for her strong patient-led advocacy as she fights for cures to rare and ultra-rare diseases,” said Co-Chairmen John Joyce, M.D. and Greg Murphy, M.D.

Members of the GOP Doctors Caucus met with @SecKennedy this week to discuss the challenges threatening American healthcare. We pressed on prior authorization reform, which forces physicians to spend more time fighting insurance companies than caring for patients. We discussed the importance of increasing focus on patients and providers in rural and underserved areas. Finally, we raised serious concerns about insurance company consolidation that is limiting competition, driving up costs, and leaving patients with fewer choices. We look forward to continuing to work with the Secretary to advance legislation that puts patients back in the center of our healthcare system.

In my new op-ed published in The @WashTimes, I explain what greater price transparency in health care would mean for patients, families, and physicians in restoring trust and putting patients back in control. Proud to work alongside my colleagues in the @GOPDoctors and @HouseGOP to advance patient-centered reforms. 📖 Read more here: washingtontimes.com/news/2026/feb/…

We applaud the new framework announced by the FDA to incentivize customized treatments for patients with rare diseases. Unique therapies give hope to those in need and development of life-changing cures should not be hindered by unnecessary bureaucracy. Thank you to @WhiteHouse @HHSGov, and @US_FDA for your hard work on this issue. wsj.com/opinion/fda-ho…

The GOP Doctors Caucus applauds President Trump for signing the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 into law. Among the many critical provisions within the law were several priorities of the Caucus, including significant reforms to PBMs, extension of certain telehealth flexibilities, and reauthorization of the Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Provision. We look forward to continuing our work with the President on ensuring our healthcare system remains patient forward and doctor-led.

The GOP Doctors Caucus met with Joel White, President of the Council for Affordable Health Coverage, to discuss the growing crisis of rising health care costs facing Americans.   The Council for Affordable Health Coverage advocates to reduce health care costs by increasing competition, encouraging informed consumers, and expanding choices for patients. It emphasizes greater price transparency and affordability in an increasingly consolidated health care market.   “There was no better time to hear from the Council for Affordable Health Coverage as Congress confronts our broken health care system,” said Co-Chairs Murphy, M.D., and Joyce, M.D. “Joel White and the Council plays a critical role in advocating for American patients at a time of widespread frustration with a monopolized system that is crushing patients. We thank them for their dedication to repairing a severely damaged system by empowering doctors, restoring competitive markets, and standing up for all American patients.”

The GOP Doctors Caucus hosted Director Joni L. Rutter, Ph.D., of the NIH’s National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, to discuss the center’s ongoing work to improve the real-world application of innovative health solutions.   The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences is spearheading drug repurposing using AI to significantly cut down on delivery times of new treatments, particularly in the rare disease space. By improving treatment options and modalities, the cost of care can be reduced, providing dignity to patients and significantly boosting access to care.   “We applaud and are grateful for the incredible work the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences undertakes to improve American medicine,” said Co-Chairs Murphy, M.D. & Joyce, M.D. “Translational sciences take laboratory, clinical and community successes and turn them into tangible solutions for patients across the country. The integration of artificial intelligence is the preeminent challenge of the next frontier in healthcare. Appropriately augmenting research in patient care with it is as important as the excitement of its seemingly boundless potential.”

Today, the GOP Doctors Caucus met with SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler to discuss the importance of small, independent practices in our healthcare ecosystem.  “From onerous red tape and overregulation to an environment dominated by large insurance companies that disincentivizes independent providers, young physicians are facing enormous challenges as they try to start their own practice,” said Co-Chairs Murphy, M.D. & Joyce, M.D. “Greater competition and opportunity for physicians entering the workforce will drive down costs, improve access to high-quality care for patients, and preserve independent medicine as a viable alternative option to consolidated care. We look forward to continuing this important conversation.”

The Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act will foster greater competition in our healthcare system and lower costs for patients. We look forward to continuing our work with House Leadership to enact meaningful and lasting reforms.

The GOP Doctors Caucus applauds @SpeakerJohnson and @SteveScalise for taking an important first step towards addressing the growing unaffordability of healthcare in this country.

The GOP Doctors Caucus hosted the Council on Radionuclides and Radiopharmaceuticals to discuss domestic production, international supply chains and cost and patient access challenges. Nuclear medicine is a unique specialty that uses limited quantities of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat diseases. While MRIs and X-rays can only image the structure of soft tissues, such as organs, intestines and blood vessels, nuclear imaging evaluates function. This method is critical for deeper evaluation and detecting diseases earlier through assessment at the cellular and molecular level. 
“The GOP Doctors Caucus is committed to advancing health innovation in the United States,” said Co-Chairs Murphy, M.D. & Joyce, M.D. “Nuclear medicine is a powerful diagnostic tool that has revolutionized disease detection and treatment outcomes. We appreciate the contributions of America‘s radionuclide and radiopharmaceutical industry to improve patient care and look forward to supporting its continued growth here at home and globally.”

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Today, the GOP Doctors Caucus hosted Food and Drug Administration Commissioner @DrMakaryFDA , M.D., to discuss the Trump Administration‘s agenda to improve America‘s health and the safety of food, drug, and tobacco products. The FDA is working aggressively to change the slow bureaucratic processes that have stalled cures coming to market, restore American drug manufacturing, and address unmet public health needs. Additionally, the agency is enhancing tobacco, nicotine, and vape product safety, and eliminating illicit drug networks, including unregulated, opioid-like compounds available in smoke shops. “The GOP Doctors Caucus is committed to improving the health of all Americans, including children and veterans," said Co-Chairs Murphy, M.D. & Joyce, M.D. “FDA Commissioner Makary is doing an excellent job working to lower drug costs, restore trust in the agency, improve drug approvals, strengthen supply chains, restrict access to harmful substances marketed towards young Americans, and enhance food quality oversight. We look forward to continuing to work closely with Dr. Makary to Make America Healthy Again.”

Today, the GOP Doctors Caucus hosted health care industry leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) to discuss digital innovation, regulatory oversight, and challenges of integration. AI is an exciting tool that has the potential to improve American medicine and refine patient care. Administrative augmentation, streamlined prior authorization processes, and diagnostic assistance are transformational developments around the corner. To best cultivate the potential of AI, private industry must partner with physicians, supported by attentive federal policy that enables growth while safeguarding patient access and care. “The GOP Doctors Caucus is excited by the immense potential of artificial intelligence in the field of medicine," said Co-Chairs Murphy, M.D. & Joyce, M.D. “The United States desperately needs downward pressure on rising costs and rising disparities in access to care, especially for those in rural and underserved communities. The blooming potential of digital innovation must be harnessed with care. We appreciate those driving progress, and look forward to the work ahead as we collaborate to tackle this daunting task. We must make sure we never lose the human touch of medicine."