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An Interview with Herb Conaway, MD
United States House of Representatives, NJ-3, former Deputy Speaker NJ General Assembly and Chair of the Health Committee, Captain, US Air Force Physician.
The following videos are from an SID&T interview with Congressman Conaway as he explains the importance of SID&T, emphasizes sound policymaking based on sound science, and the importance of the role of Congress
Introducing Dr. Conaway …
Why I joined the Science in Donation & Transplant board.
Dr. Conaway on why I became a physician ...
I became and independently operating doctor and lawyer.
Dr. Conaway on affordability in healthcare is a critical, ongoing issue ...
Affordability is not a partisan issue; it is an issue that impacts all.
Dr. Conaway on Americans want access to care ...
Health care access is not an urban, suburban or rural issue…it is an issue for all Americans.
Dr. Conaway on why I became a policy maker as a doctor ...
The most critical issue is a caring heart for doctors and policy makers.
Dr. Conaway on personal connections to organ donation ...
As a doctor I have had personal experience with organ failure and the need for effective donation and transplant policy.
Dr. Conaway on the impact of pulling systems offline ...
Change must come with purpose and planning.
Dr. Conaway on concerns about the CMS Final Rule ...
When agency rules are flawed Congress and the Executive branch have a responsibility.
Dr. Conaway on link to concerns about Final Rule ...
My colleagues and I in Congress must act to bring the changes necessary to make the system better.
Dr. Conaway on we don't need to break the system to improve it ...
Change must be done in the right way to promote progress not disruption in public health systems.
Dr. Conaway on the role of Congress in reviewing the CMS Final Rule ...
Congress has a vital role is assessing Federal action, or inaction, in areas impacting healthcare.
Dr. Conaway on the community can impact Congress ...
Congress must listen to a concerned public and must also ensure that it is listening to authoritative voices in its deliberative process.