1. United States
2. Ariz.
3. Letter

I am writing to express my strong support for the Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act, legislation that represents a critical step forward in preserving patient-centered medical care in the United States. As healthcare increasingly becomes an investment vehicle rather than a public service, this bill addresses a fundamental problem: the misalignment of incentives when private equity firms and corporate entities dictate clinical decisions. Healthcare should never be subject to quarterly earnings reports or shareholder demands. When investors control staffing levels or impose arbitrary limits on patient consultation times, they are effectively directing patient care, decisions that should remain exclusively in the hands of licensed medical professionals sworn to prioritize health outcomes. The concerns this legislation addresses are real and well-documented. As noted by supporters, corporate consolidation in medicine has driven costs upward while simultaneously reducing quality of care. Independent practitioners find themselves squeezed out of markets, leaving communities with less accessible, more expensive healthcare options. The model you propose, based on Oregon's successful precedent, provides a proven framework for protecting the integrity of medical decision making. What makes this legislation particularly compelling is its bipartisan appeal among diverse stakeholders, from emergency medicine physicians to dental professionals, who recognize that clinical autonomy matters across all healthcare disciplines. When physicians can work unencumbered by corporate mandates, they can focus on what matters most: their patients. I urge you to continue advocating for this bill and building momentum for its passage. Protecting independent medicine isn't just about supporting doctors, it's about safeguarding the doctor-patient relationship that forms the foundation of trustworthy healthcare. Thank you for your leadership on this vital issue.