Bill Finerfrock (@bfine56) profile picture

Retired. DC based health policy/rural health avocate for 40+ years. 8 years US Senate staff (GOP). Views my own

Springfield, VA
Joined July 2015
If you only count PC physicians, you get low patient/provider ratios. Now run numbers but include primary care PAs and NPs in those service areas. Suddenly, no shortage. The data is incomplete which leads to bad workforce policy. Same for mental health. Count ALL MH professionals
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Great piece by @mfcannon on the scam that is provider taxes. Medicaid is an important program for millions of people but states are using "creative accounting" to shift costs they should bear, onto the federal government. Worth reading. nationalreview.com/2025/07/t…
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Please stop the BS that it takes 60 votes to pass a bill in the Senate. Bills only need a majority to pass. The problem arises when a Sen filibusters a motion to proceed to CONSIDERATION. A Sen can allow a bill to come up and vote against the bill. Simple majority.
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This week, @RealJoeGrogan chats with @brian_blase of @Paragon_Inst about the Medicaid crisis: money laundering, funding inequities, and why reforms are essential to protect vulnerable populations and taxpayers. Full episode out now:
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When it comes to #ruralAmerica, if you’ve seen one rural community, you’ve seen one rural community. Learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing rural communities with a panel of rural hospital admins, #ICYMI: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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Bill Finerfrock retweeted
A lot of discussion around rural health focuses on problems. Today, we take a close look at solutions with @PaymentReform expert Harold Miller. This is part of our #ruralhealth series -- find the rest on YouTube or Apple podcasts: youtu.be/OkAWA92qDXo podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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NEW Paragon research examines federal methodology for designating #PrimaryCareshortage areas, casting doubt that it reflects the current #HealthWorkforce. 'Where Are Provider Shortages? Reassessing Outdated Methodologies' by Bill Finerfrock ⬇️ paragoninstitute.org/private…
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New research from @Paragon_Inst shows the extremely outdated methodologies that @HHSGov uses for measuring whether areas have health provider shortages. The workforce, with NPs and PAs, is much different than in the 1970s when these formulas were set. @MartyMakary @Avik @kerpen
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Kicking off Fan Appreciation Day a little early and helping @tai_walker gift you something special straight out of his locker! RT for a chance to win one of his gloves! He even signed it for you ☺️
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Get excited! Time for a new generation. Let’s do this! 👊 🇺🇸
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"Hey Siri, what does hypocrisy look like?"
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Let’s throw in some Custom made footballs! RT for a chance to win one! Only 5,000 of these will be made and if we win it all they’ll become Super Bowl Champion balls! Or you can buy yours here and use my code SLAY for $10 off bit.ly/40koSpI #FlyEaglesFly
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Running it back again! Let’s go!! RT💚🦅
Let’s throw in some Custom made footballs! RT for a chance to win one! Only 5,000 of these will be made and if we win it all they’ll become Super Bowl Champion balls! Or you can buy yours here and use my code SLAY for $10 off bit.ly/40koSpI #FlyEaglesFly
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Announcing 2 winners tomorrow 🫶🏼
It’s SuperBowl time so let’s do the new Grey Slay SB jerseys! 🔥🔥 RT for a chance to win! I’ll pick 2 winners Monday! #FlyEaglesFly
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It’s SuperBowl time so let’s do the new Grey Slay SB jerseys! 🔥🔥 RT for a chance to win! I’ll pick 2 winners Monday! #FlyEaglesFly
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Vote for the #EaglesCelly for #BudLightCelly of the Week!g #EaglesCelly

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‼️‼️‼️Alright y’all…Not only am I doing the 2 comp tickets, but I’m also teaming up with @TickPick to giveaway 2 other tickets in the 100 section! All you have to do is.. follow @TickPick and RT! The winner will be announced Wednesday evening! Let’s goooo! #FlyEaglesFly
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2 tickets to this weekends game! Who wants to come with me? 🙃👀 RT for a chance to win a pair of tickets. Must be following Slay and I. Stay tuned this week for more! 💚🦅 #FlyEaglesFly
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