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News|Videos|March 1, 2024
On Capitol Hill: A message for primary care
Author(s)Richard Payerchin
A congressman discusses current health care issues in Washington, D.C.
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Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD (R-Indiana), offers his thanks to primary care physicians and describes efforts in the nation’s capital to improve reimbursement while reducing administrative burdens.
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