A bill before the Indiana General Assembly could restrict compounding drugs often used by those who can’t afford GLP-1 remedies. (Photo illustration by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
As a physician, former U.S. Surgeon General, and former Indiana State Health Commissioner, my career has been guided by a simple belief: health care should work for everyone, not just those with the best insurance, the closest specialists, or the ability to pay for concierge care.
In an ideal world, every American would have affordable medications, easy access to on-call doctors, and seamless, high-quality care close to home. But we do not live in that world. And until we do, we should be careful about shutting down responsible alternatives that help fill real gaps in care, especially for rural and underserved communities…