Michael Burgess
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Michael Clifton Burgess is an American politician and physician who has served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 26th congressional district since 2003. A member of the Republican Party, Burgess has focused on healthcare policy, leveraging his medical background to inform his legislative work. He has been involved in various committees and has advocated for issues such as medical research and veterans' healthcare. Burgess has also been a vocal supporter of conservative fiscal policies and has participated in discussions surrounding healthcare reform.
It is just fundamentally wrong that, because of an academic degree that I have, I am not able to engage in a lawful practice in this country.
it is just fundamentally wrong that a hospital can own a doctor, but a doctor can't own a hospital.
I know the State legislature is working on something now. Yes, time marches on. Things are likely to change, but CMS needs to provide us an answer why they blocked this action by the Texas legislature.
But they are getting in. They are stealing discounts that were intended for the patients.
I hope this committee will work on the concept of physician ownership of hospitals.
Ultimately the decision was made by the Executive. People do need to hold the White House accountable on this. It is shameful. It should never have occurred.
I kind of knew this was happening, but like the chairman, I went to Fort Bliss in 2021.





