Middlemen claim to negotiate discounts on drugs and medical supplies for insurance plans and hospitals. “The money saved is supposed to … benefit patients,” explains Marilyn Singleton, MD, JD. But too often, the middlemen keep most or even all of the difference. They call the discount a “rebate,” but in truth it is essentially a kickback. This hurts patients in a number of […]
The State of Arizona has been under Governor Ducey’s Declaration of Emergency for over 10 months. Executive orders issued under the State of Emergency have had many unintended consequences. Constitutional rights have been suspended. Small businesses have been destroyed. Students have been prevented from attending school. Patients are blocked from accessing needed medical care. Physicians’ right to prescribe […]
Good news! Senator Nancy Barto has reintroduced an important bill that you helped us advocate for last session. The legislation, SB 1271, would help increase Arizonans’ access to primary care as well as provide options for the thousands of unmatched medical school graduates whose careers are put on hold through no fault of their own. As […]
In coming days and months it will be more crucial than ever for policymakers to hear from physicians and patients who understand the importance of medical freedom. That is why AAPS is investing in advocacy tools to help our members and allies make their voices heard. We hope you will take 30 seconds to sign up for the AAPS […]
Patients in Texas have been hurt by the high cost of prescription drugs, even if they have insurance. Many patients choose not to fill prescriptions because of the high cost of medications. HB456, by Representative Matt Shaheen, can help patients by allowing physicians to purchase medications and dispense directly to their patients, just like they can […]
The New York State Legislature will convene in less than a week but is already launching dangerous attacks against fundamental patients’ rights. Please take a minute or two now to send your legislators a note using the following link: https://p2a.co/57FIh7F Assembly Bill A-416 must be stopped. There is no question about how severely this legislation would risk turning New […]
Dear AAPS Members and Friends, Anytime Congress claims it is protecting patients, the alarm bells should start sounding. The “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” has of course harmed patients and increased costs. Likewise the “No Surprises Act” that was hidden inside a 5600 page bill that Congress passed hours after it was introduced, in […]
Dear AAPS Members and Friends, Yesterday we alerted you to a very important hearing in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs titled, “Early Outpatient Treatment: An Essential Part of a COVID-19 Solution.” A big “thank you” to Committee Chair Ron Johnson for holding this hearing. If you missed watching […]
Every day the federal government sends auditors into doctors’ offices across the U.S. to comb records for fraud—and innocent mistakes—that resulted in Medicare and Medicaid payments the government considers to be improper. Are honest elections any less important? AAPS General Counsel Andrew Schalfly, Esq. urges government to act to remedy current misconduct that threatens the […]
Dear AAPS Members and Friends, The Commission on Presidential Debates is trying to put its thumb on the election again—this time by refusing to hold an in-person debate and insisting that the next debate be held virtually. There is no good reason to not hold the debate with the candidates appearing in person so that Americans […]