Urologist advances in race for U.S. Congress
"If elected, [Greg Murphy, MD] will become part of a de facto Congressional Urology Caucus with Neal Dunn, MD," writes the AACU's Ross E. Weber.
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In an April 30 primary election, North Carolina urologist
Dr. Murphy entered politics in 2015 when he was appointed to fill a vacant seat in the North Carolina House of Representatives. After securing re-election the very next year, the urologic surgeon took on a leadership role in the General Assembly on health care issues, all while maintaining his medical practice. The AACU presented Dr. Murphy with its Distinguished Leadership Award in 2017 at the organization's fall meeting, where the honoree spoke about balancing legislative, political and professional responsibilities.
As chair of the House Health Committee, Dr. Murphy led campaigns to increase access to telehealth services, prohibit deceptive representation of a health care provider's license or certification, and require that reimbursement payments be issued directly to the provider.
Interestingly, two physicians secured the top spots in the April 30 primary that featured 17 candidates. Second place went to Joan Perry, MD, a pediatrician who has been deemed the outsider in the race. Dr. Perry has received considerable support from national groups that back conservative women. Urologists have stepped up for Dr. Murphy, though, as well, including UROPAC – Urology's Advocate on Capitol Hill.
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