The Association of American Physicians and Surgeon applauds the Trump Administration’s decision on August 1 to finalize expanded flexibility for short term, limited duration (STLDI) insurance plans. Under the new rules announced by the Center […]
The momentum for “single payer,” “Medicare for All,” or “Medicare Extra” is building at both the state and national levels, especially after the narrow primary election victory of young democratic socialist Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez in New […]
The House of Representatives passed H.R. 6199 Wednesday, intended to help patients take advantage of the new movement toward affordable, accessible, personalized primary care called DPC for Direct Primary Care. A monthly membership fee often […]
On July 25, 2018 AAPS filed a brief in support of Dr. Robert Van Boven’s pursuit of justice against hospital administrators who retaliated after he spoke out to protect patient safety. The AAPS motion to […]
By Marilyn M. Singleton, MD, JD The days of trusting your legislators to have your best interests at heart are in the rear view mirror. Apparently, their main interest is parroting the buzzwords of the […]
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has acknowledged the tremendous administrative burden physicians bear for documenting office visits for evaluation and management (E/M), states the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS). There […]
The growing Direct Primary Care (DPC) model is allowing patients and doctors to design their own “healthcare reform.” In exchange for a membership fee, patients receive timely access to unhurried visits, personalized care, and a […]
July 13, 2018 Comments in Response to Request for Information (RFI) on HHS Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs (CMS-2018-0075). Dear Secretary Azar: Thank you for this opportunity to submit comments in […]
In the Oath of Hippocrates, physicians promise to work for the good of their patients, according to the best of their ability and judgment, and to do no harm. AAPS members support a return to this ethic in […]
July 10, 2018 Dear Chairman Brady, Ranking Member Neal, and Members of the House Committee on Ways and Means, We are writing today concerning bills that will be marked up by the committee on July […]
