Dr. Fleming named new Co-Chair for GOP Doctors Caucus

Following the upcoming retirement of current GOP Doctors Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Phil Gingrey, Rep. John Fleming will join Rep. Phil Roe in leading the group. The Congressmen made the following remarks regarding the transition:

Dr. Fleming: "Dr. Gingrey has given outstanding leadership to the Doctors Caucus, and while he will be sorely missed, this caucus will continue to play a crucial role in the next Congress. We have crafted real solutions to the health care challenges that face our country and that threaten the doctor-patient relationship. I look forward to working alongside Dr. Roe, and all of the members of the GOP Doctors Caucus. As we continue to experience the unfolding failures of Obamacare, it will be more important than ever for this caucus to develop and promote real health care reform."

Dr. Roe: "Since its inception, the Doctors Caucus has been on the forefront of the health care debate. We've presented many market-based solutions to the challenges facing our health care system and have stood united on issues like protecting Americans from Obamacare, repealing SGR and promoting conservative ideas for health care reform. I have enjoyed working with Dr. Gingrey, and his leadership will be missed. With that said, I am proud to have Dr. Fleming step in to the role as co-chair, and I look forward to continuing the Caucus's work on health care issues in the 114th Congress."

Dr. Gingrey: "With over 500 years of combined clinical experience between our members, the Doctor's Caucus is uniquely positioned to influence the national dialogue on health policy. Our members have crafted market-oriented solutions, worked against government intrusion on the doctor-patient relationship, advanced reforms to improve access to quality care, and tackled challenges facing our system on a host of other issues. Needless to say, the Caucus serves as a critically important Congressional resource. Since I co-founded the GOP Doctors Caucus, I've been proud of the contributions of our members to our nation's healthcare debate and look forward to the group's accomplishments under the very capable leadership of Drs. Roe and Fleming."

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