Dr. Raul Ruiz has traded in his white coat for an office on Capitol Hill. An emergency physician from California’s Coachella Valley, Dr. Ruiz is the newest physician, and one of three democrat physicians, serving in Congress. When the 113th Congress begins on Jan. 3, Dr. Ruiz said he will focus on physician payment reform as well as addressing disparities in income, healthcare, and education.
Unlike many congressional physicians – the majority of whom are Republicans – Dr. Ruiz said he wants to keep some Affordable Care Act provisions in place, while ensuring the health care workforce can support them. To find out more about Dr. Ruiz, check out our video.