Dr. Patrick Roughneen

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Dr. Patrick Roughneen is a cardiovascular surgeon in private practice and experienced in government health care systems both domestically and abroad. He is a member of Docs 4 Patient Care of Texas and a fierce opponent and critic of government and corporate practice of medicine in the United States.

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    A Doctor’s Take: ‘Doc Fix’ Bill Pushes New Regulation on Doctors, Will Lead to Pricier Doctor Visits

    Dr. Patrick Roughneen
    This week Congress is considering the Medicare Access and Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2). Although correct in its ultimate goal, the bill fails significantly as a lasting solution to the problem of how physicians are paid under Medicare. It will make seniors, physicians and taxpayers worse off. As a result, Docs 4…
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