Michael Burgess, MD

In a letter to @RepBethVanDuyne and @RepCuellar, The American Hospital Association said, " Physician self-referral is the antithesis of fair competition". If the self-referral conflict is real, then it shouldn't be allowed for either independent physicians or hospital-employed physicians. Hospitals employ over 270,000 doctors, which is a lot of system self-referral! The Stark laws didn't end physician self-referral; they just moved it to the hospital system! @DrOzCMS @HeathVeuleman @DutchRojas @HEALTHCOSTtruth @mass_marion @KatyTalento

"While Trump’s energetic approach to drug pricing reform is admirable, prudence remains important, particularly when it comes to the “Most Favored Nation” pricing proposals that some conservatives in Congress are misguidedly championing." - @RepLarryBucshon & @michaelcburgess. READ: washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4536771…

Indeed sad news.

54% of Americans say they’d be less likely to vote for a candidate who wants to roll back vaccine recommendations — even if they agree with that candidate on other issues.  Even among self-identified “MAHA voters,” support for a candidate who wants to maintain vaccine access beats out support for a candidate who wants to roll back vaccine recommendations by a 29-point margin.

@MarkWarner Such incredibly sad news. I pray for peace for your family, but I know what a heavy burden this is. May her memories be a blessing.

*neighborhood rabbits*

April Texas bluebonnets. Hardy plants-surviving both my HOA and neighborhood HOA. Still unfailingly beautiful.

- THE HEPARIN DISASTER: CHINESE COUNTERFEITS AND AMERICAN FAILURES. And here is the E&C subcommittee hearing on adulterated heparin. As I re-read my opening statement from 2008, I could not believe that this happened. govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CH…

FDA Faulted For Lax Oversight OF Foreign Drugs. And another take on that continuing saga. Contaminated heparin, melamine(an adulterant to give an elevated reading on protein content) in flour, pet food and infant formula: subjects of additional hearings. cen.acs.org/articles/86/i1…

- FDA'S FOREIGN DRUG INSPECTION PROGRAM: WEAKNESSES PLACE AMERICANS AT RISK. Here is the full transcript of the hearing from April 2008. Chairman Dingell and I did not always agree, but he did some good work in this space. @repnatemoran. govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CH…

@repnatemoran has addressed a longtime ongoing problem with the active pharmaceutical ingredients obtained from #China. Here is a clip of Chairman John Dingell’s opening statement from 22Apr08.

This is an important op-ed regarding America’s reliance on China for medicine ingredients. thehill.com/opinion/health…

@GOPMajorityWhip Tom, I am so sorry for your loss.

My mom, Patsy, decided today was her day to rise too. She passed peacefully this morning. I can see her right now smiling in the embrace of her love and my father, Tom, and my sister, Bridget. Our time together never was and never will be enough. Love your families today more than ever. On behalf of my brother Jack and sister-in-law Molly, our brother-in-law Tom and his wife Paula, and our families, Jacquie and I appreciate your prayers.

@bresreports I think the correct terminology would be off the rails. As a former member of the House Committee on Rules, you are always on the hook in some fashion.

The Rules Cmte meeting is off the hook. Members yelling at each other over the DHS funding bill

Alright, alright, alright. This was an improbable but important win. Let’s go ‘Horns.

.@michaelcburgess: “American families, employers and taxpayers bear the overwhelming cost of pharmaceutical innovation, funding roughly 78% of global drug research and development, while wealthy nations enjoy the benefits at a fraction of the price.” trib.al/lXwEfyY

Op-Ed: Rep. Michael Burgess: If we are talking trade with Japan, let’s talk drug pricing as well | Washington Reporter washingtonreporter.news/op-ed-rep-mich…

Not a great look. I recommend someone try to read the room. Pay and benefits for members are rarely seen as a just reward for a job well done. nypost.com/2026/03/10/us-…

Many factors will affect mid-term results. But there is no reason to pick costly fights that maybe damaging to one’s success Anti-vaccine signals could cost Republicans Michigan, where parents trust doctors and Trump voters back childhood immunization. freep.com/story/opinion/…

Always a great day when I get to talk policy with a great group of Docs.