Sen. Bernie Sanders Addresses Critical Shortage of Black Physicians at the NMA's Professional Development Series
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During the National Medical Association's (NMA) 8th Annual Professional Development Series at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's (CBCF) 2023 Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), physicians, elected officials and health care experts addressed issues related to health care transformation, including the shortage of Black physicians. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt) spoke during the series and addressed health care disparities and the shortage of Black physicians.
- Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt) spoke during the series and addressed health care disparities and the shortage of Black physicians.
- While talking about the Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act that he is co-sponsoring, Sen. Sanders shared details about the potential positive impact on the Black doctor shortage.
- The daylong Professional Development Series event was open to NMA members and attendees of the CBCF ALC.
- That is to amplify the voice of the Black physician, the Black patient and the Black community."