Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Budget Committee Health Care Task Force, published an op-ed in The Hill on ensuring patients have access to affordable 21st century medicine. Congressman Burgess highlighted the Preventive Health Savings Act that will identify the long-term savings estimates of… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, drafted the below op-ed highlighting his views on the anniversary of the Dobbs decision.  The Dobbs decision: A political debate that is personal By Congressman Michael Burgess, M.D.  Washington Times Read full article here. Highlights: Before coming… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – In celebration of National Doctors Week, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) and Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC), co-chairs of the Doctor's Caucus, have published two op-eds highlighting the invaluable contributions of healthcare professionals and their tireless efforts to improve the lives of Americans. As a physician himself, Congressman Burgess… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – After reports from the New York Times and Washington Post about migrant children being used to abuse child labor laws, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, drafted an op-ed about how the crisis at the southern border was a lesson on how to take a bad problem and make it worse. "The… Read more »

Washington, D.C. –Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, drafted the below op-ed in support of H.R. 977, the Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023, bipartisan and bicameral legislation that would repeal the Affordable Care Act’s ban on new physician owned hospitals.  A Prescription to Reform… Read more »

Washington, D.C. –Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, drafted the below op-ed on the importance of protecting the Doctor-Patient relationship and the challenge of administrative paperwork and burdensome prior authorization requirements for doctors.  Protecting the Doctor-Patient Relationship By Congressman Michael C. Burgess,… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) drafted an op-ed highlighting House Republicans' unique opportunity to move forward with a confident, innovative health care agenda.  The Future of Health Care Reform is Now By Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. and Fmr. HHS Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan The Hill  February 8, 2022 Read full op-ed… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) drafted an op-ed in response to impending cuts to Medicare.  Biden and Democrats are lying to Americans about Medicare cuts By Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D.  The Washington Times  November 10, 2022 Read full op-ed here. Ahead of the midterm elections, President Biden and Democrats… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) drafted an oped in response to Stacey Abrams comment that there is "no such thing" as a fetal heartbeat at six weeks gestation. Science is on The Side of Life By Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D.  Newsweek October 12, 2022 Read full oped here. Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) drafted an oped for Modern Healthcare's the 117th Congress: What's Ailing Healthcare in America describing his legislation to streamline prior authorization process. 'Gold card' approach streamlines burdensome prior authorization By Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D.  Modern Healthcare September 20,… Read more »