Doctors for America

We are extremely proud of our advocates Dr. Halleh Akbarnia & Dr. Cedric Dark for being leaders in the fight to end gun violence. Thank you for your continuous advocacy and honorable representation of Doctors for America. Enough is enough. Sign our pledge to help reduce gun violence once and for all: https://lnkd.in/eeTD92tU https://lnkd.in/e3tzB42c

Join Doctors for America for an exciting and interactive session at Doctors Lounge: A Conversation with the Board Chair and Executive Director on October 22 at 8pm ET. The virtual event will feature" • Dr. Christine Petrin, Board Chair of Doctors for America • Angie Bakke, Executive Director of Doctors for America They will provide invaluable insights into the organization’s latest initiatives, share updates on advocacy work, and discuss the critical role healthcare professionals play in shaping the future of healthcare policy. Whether you’ve been part of our community for years or are just joining us, this is your chance to engage directly with leadership and fellow advocates. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e3wxWjf3

Do you want to write an op-ed, but not sure where to start? Check out this writing workshop from the Reproductive Health Coalition! https://lnkd.in/eGkWMFY8

DFA advocate Rita K. Kuwahara, MD, MIH explains why this election is one of the most consequential elections for physicians to vote in. "We must challenge and empower ourselves, every member of our health care team, including all students and trainees, and each of our patients who is eligible to vote to cast our ballots in this election to ensure that our voices are heard." https://lnkd.in/e7_K7jdZ

Next up on our #CopelloFellowFriday feature is Jonathan Batson! Jonathan’s involvement with the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) has been instrumental in shaping his advocacy for minority health issues and has connected him with like-minded individuals at various institutions across the country. He is drawn to UNECOM’s emphasis on rural medicine and an interdisciplinary curriculum, which resonates with his goal to ensure continuity of care in underserved areas. The team-based approach at UNECOM mirrors his experiences as a STEM educator, where collaboration was crucial to enhancing student outcomes and reducing burnout among educators. Welcome, Jonathan! 🥾🐶

The Patients Before Middlemen Act prohibits pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) under the Medicare prescription drug benefit or Medicare Advantage from receiving any income for their services other than bona fide service fees. Hear from Doctors for America leader Dr. Eric Sullivan why we strongly endorse this bill.

Common flu symptoms usually come on suddenly and can include: • Fever or feeling feverish/chills (note that not everyone with flu will have a fever) • Cough • Sore throat • Runny or stuffy nose • Muscle or body aches • Headaches • Fatigue (tiredness) • Vomiting and diarrhea may be common in children Especially with flu and COVID circulating together – along with other respiratory diseases like RSV – it’s important to be properly diagnosed to determine appropriate treatment. There are a number of tests available to determine if you have the flu. Your healthcare provider may test you for flu or diagnose you based on your symptoms. https://lnkd.in/g8jC7yX

"Studies have shown that semaglutide can be manufactured for as little as nearly $5 per month, substantially lower than the current U.S. list price of $968 for #Ozempic or $1,349 per month for #Wegovy. In contrast, #NovoNordisk has set the price of Wegovy at $92 in the United Kingdom and $186 in Denmark, clearly demonstrating that these drugs are being priced unfairly for our U.S. patients." Read our full letter on behalf of 253 physicians and health professionals from across the country urging Senator Sanders & Senator Cassidy to take action on the extremely high prices of novel #diabetes & obesity medications: https://bit.ly/47vKmDK

In this election year, join us for an essential Electoral Advocacy Panel Discussion, the first of a three-part speaker series designed specifically for healthcare providers-in-training. This session provides a unique opportunity to learn how electoral advocacy can shape your career, impact patient care, and enhance your role in the healthcare system. Register here: https://bit.ly/DFA_EAPD

Our next feature for #CopelloFellowFriday is Olivia Rizzo! Olivia is currently a Chief Resident in Internal Medicine at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center where she completed her internal medicine residency in May 2024. Olivia completed her M.D. degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan in June 2021. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in May 2017. Olivia is interested in pulmonology, critical care, social determinants of health, social and environmental justice, and the intersections of public and environmental health. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, watching Cleveland sports, listening to music, and spending time with her family and friends! Welcome, Olivia! ⚾🏀 Meet the rest of the cohort here: https://lnkd.in/eBTNsiih