Topic: Allyson Schwartz

Federal bill would address primary care shortage

A Pennsylvania lawmaker has introduced a bill that she hopes will address a shortage of primary care physicians that could reach a catastrophic level within 15 years.. Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D, Pa.) introduced the Preserving Patient Access to Primary Care Act on ...

Doctors urge: Rescue primary care or work force shortage will mount

The lack of access to primary care doctors leads to worse health outcomes and higher costs, according to an American College of Physicians report released in November and aimed at influencing the shape of impending health system reform. The ACP and groups ...
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Congress considers mandate for Medicare e-prescribing

Rep. Allyson Y. Schwartz (D, Pa.), one of the bill's sponsors, said that if the measure didn't pass in 2007, she would press for hearings and continue to vet the legislation in 2008, according to her spokeswoman, Rachel Manguson.. The ...