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Susan Lee @drmommy.bsky.social · Sep 13

I would also add that the American College of Physicians has evidence based resources www.acponline.org/clinical-inf... www.nytimes.com/2025/04/28/w...

5 Places to Turn for Accurate Health Information

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Susan Lee @drmommy.bsky.social · Sep 11

@acpimphysicians.bsky.social This statement matters! Thank you for saying enough is enough…

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Susan Lee @drmommy.bsky.social · Sep 6

Excellent op ed piece about how many physicians feel. www.healthaffairs.org/content/fore...

Deprofessionalization: An Emerging Threat To The Physician Workforce | Health Affairs Forefront

The loss of physicians’ standing as professionals when they become employees of large systems cannot be ignored. We are already beginning to see the effects of deprofessionalization on the physician w...

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Susan Lee @drmommy.bsky.social · Aug 21

We should all be nervous about this. This doesn't bode well for the next health emergency in America. Be concerned! projects.propublica.org/federal-heal...,

Gutted: How Deeply Trump Has Cut Federal Health Agencies

More than 20,500 workers have left or been pushed out of federal health agencies, a ProPublica analysis found. Staffers say the cuts will leave their agencies less equipped to conduct studies, perform...

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Susan Lee @drmommy.bsky.social · Aug 21

Another reason why Libraries are places for the community and need to be funded robustly. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/c...

Why Shop? In Maine, the Library of Things Has It All (Almost)

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Susan Lee @drmommy.bsky.social · Aug 15

Here is some good news. One of the reasons why Tennis is the best sport! www.nytimes.com/2025/08/15/n...

They’re Losing Their Vision. They Still Love Playing Tennis.

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Susan Lee @drmommy.bsky.social · Aug 13

Proud of Annals Editor rejecting a call to retract a valid study. Standing up for science and truth is the way to fight propaganda.

Retraction Watch @retractionwatch.com · Aug 12

"Exclusive: Medical journal rejects Kennedy's call for retraction of vaccine study"

Exclusive: Medical journal rejects Kennedy's call for retraction of vaccine study

An influential U.S. medical journal is rejecting a call from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to retract a large Danish study that found that aluminum ingredients in vaccines do not increase health risks for children, the journal's editor told Reuters.

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AMA @ama-assn.org · Aug 6

7 tips for physicians to engage Congress during August recess. Physicians can leverage public meetings, site visits and more to educate lawmakers, experts say. One key: Be “politely persistent.”

7 tips for physicians to engage Congress during August recess

The AMA is offering seven key strategies for engaging lawmakers during the August recess to ensure that systemic Medicare physician payment reforms and other legislative priorities are on Congress’ radar.

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Susan Lee @drmommy.bsky.social · Jul 29

Doctors Have Lost Their Mount Olympus of Medicine www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/o...

Opinion | Doctors Have Lost Their Mount Olympus of Medicine

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Susan Lee @drmommy.bsky.social · Jul 22

Read this thread.... Let's not repeat bad history. Voting matters, speaking out matters, being an ally matters- Everyone can do their part.

George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Jul 21

When I was little, the U.S. military came to our home at gunpoint and took me and my family away. We were imprisoned for years in barbed wire camps simply because we were Japanese American. I have spent my life telling that story, hoping it would never be repeated.

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NPR @npr.org · Jul 21

For years, disabled passengers have complained about Amtrak and its poor service — that it's too hard for them to ride the train. A new federal report looks at its efforts to get better.

Disabled passengers say they love riding trains. Will Amtrak love them back?

For years, disabled passengers have complained about Amtrak and its poor service — that it's too hard for them to ride the train. A new federal report looks at its efforts to get better.

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Susan Lee @drmommy.bsky.social · Jul 21

Reductions have to come from somewhere and it's not going to be good. I am concerned for my patients with disabilities who live at home. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/21/w...

Disabled Americans Fear What Medicaid Cuts Could Do to Them

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Susan Lee @drmommy.bsky.social · Jul 16

PA is a big reason why the practice of medicine has gotten so bad. One practice manager is making good trouble. Watch the New Mini Documentary "Overturned" open.substack.com/pub/healthca...

Watch the New Mini Documentary "Overturned"

"Health insurance is the biggest scam in the history of the United States of America."

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Susan Lee @drmommy.bsky.social · Jul 15

This is NOT true. A pediatrician I know who is in private practice used her own personal credit card to purchase vaccines for their practice. This lies are dangerous and creates more distrust. So irresponsible. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/15/w...

Kennedy Claims Doctors Profit Off Vaccines. In Fact, Many Lose Money on Them.

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Susan Lee @drmommy.bsky.social · Jul 7

More about the lawsuit. It’s about damn time…. Medical Societies Sue Kennedy and H.H.S. Over Vaccine Advice www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/h...

Medical Societies Sue Kennedy and H.H.S. Over Vaccine Advice

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Susan Lee @drmommy.bsky.social · Jul 7

Proud to part of an organization legally calling out injustice. Leading Medical Professional Societies, Patient Sue HHS, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for Unlawful, Unilateral Vaccine Changes | ACP Online www.acponline.org/acp-newsroom...

Leading Medical Professional Societies, Patient Sue HHS, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for Unlawful, Unilateral Vaccine Changes | ACP Online

AAP, ACP, APHA, IDSA, MPHA, and SMFM Join Together to Stop Assault on Public Health.

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Mark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · Jun 26

The best way to reduce the cost of Medicaid is to name and shame big employers that pay their full time employees so little, they qualify for Medicaid

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Susan Lee @drmommy.bsky.social · Jun 23

A Eulogy for the Primary Care Physician. Sad and true. The future doesn't look good unless changes are made. url:https://meridian.allenpress.com/jgme/article/17/3/371/507239/A-Eulogy-for-the-Primary-Care-Physician

Susan Lee @drmommy.bsky.social · Jun 18

43% of IM residents are International Medical Graduates...
“If you’re a patient in a hospital, the resident is the first doctor you see in the morning,” said Dr. Doug DeLong.
With this travel restriction in place, hospitals will be in trouble.
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Trump Travel Restrictions Bar Residents Needed at U.S. Hospitals

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Susan Lee @drmommy.bsky.social · Jun 13

An appropriate book for times like this.

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Susan Lee @drmommy.bsky.social · Jun 11

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Susan Lee @drmommy.bsky.social · Jun 11

“We dont want to be on the wrong side of history….” Jason Goldman, ACP president 🔥Https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/ama/116001

AMA Calls for Senate Investigation of RFK Jr.

'We do not want to be on the wrong side of history,' one delegate said

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Susan Lee @drmommy.bsky.social · Jun 10

Great work!

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Susan Lee @drmommy.bsky.social · Jun 10

This is unbelievable. What is the end game here?

NPR @npr.org · Jun 9

JUST IN: Health Secretary RFK Jr. has removed all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. He says replacing them with new members will help restore 'public trust' in vaccines.

RFK Jr. boots all members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee

Health Secretary RFK Jr. has removed all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. He says replacing them with new members will help restore 'public trust' in vaccines.

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Susan Lee @drmommy.bsky.social · Jun 8

We are looking at another Kent State situation. This is not going to end well. In an attempt to distract and hurt California, Trump is going to kill citizens.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · Jun 8

President Trump ordered at least 2,000 National Guard troops on Saturday to be deployed in Los Angeles County after protests against federal immigration raids on workplaces. Here’s what to know.

What to Know About the Immigration Protests in Los Angeles

President Trump on Saturday ordered at least 2,000 National Guard troops to California after demonstrations against a series of raids on workplaces.

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