Greenville Reporter

North Carolina State Representative Gregory F. Murphy has emphasized the need for medical schools to prioritize "cost control" and "Patient Ownership" over "leftist politics." Murphy expressed these views in a post on X dated November 20.

"Long past time that our Medical schools get away from pushing Leftist Politics and start concentrating on educating their students and residents to learn to control costs," said Rep. Gregory F. Murphy. "Stop the incessant tests and referrals. Go back to taking a full history and physical."

Patient ownership, as explained in a study by Kiger et al., published in Academic Medicine in November 2019, refers to the accountability of healthcare providers for patient care. This includes decision-making, understanding medical information, and prioritizing patient needs. As healthcare increasingly involves team-based approaches, ownership underscores shared responsibility while maintaining individual commitment. Factors influencing ownership include logistical systems, personal attributes, and organizational expectations.

Rep. Greg Murphy's post | X

Murphy has introduced the Embracing Anti-Discrimination, Unbiased Curricula, and Advancing Truth in Education (EDUCATE) Act. According to a press release by House.gov, this legislation aims to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) mandates within medical education. The bill seeks to stop federal funding for institutions enforcing specific beliefs or racial discrimination and requires accreditation agencies to prevent DEI-related practices. It also allows instruction on race-related health issues and research data collection without promoting discriminatory practices. The bill is co-sponsored by several representatives including Gus Bilirakis, Ralph Norman, Brad Wenstrup, Beth Van Duyne, Andy Harris, Brian Babin, Diana Harshbarger.

Murphy is currently serving his third term representing North Carolina’s Third Congressional District. This district encompasses significant regions of Eastern North Carolina. He holds key positions on various committees such as the House Ways and Means Committee, the House Veterans Affairs Committee, and the Committee on House Administration. Additionally, he co-chairs the House GOP Doctors Caucus. According to his biography on House.gov's About Greg webpage, Murphy is distinguished as the only practicing surgeon among current congressional members and holds academic honors from Davidson College and the University of North Carolina’s School of Medicine.