Greenville Reporter

Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., representing North Carolina’s 3rd district, has recently shared his views on various pressing issues through a series of tweets. His posts address topics such as the shortage of medical doctors, deficit control strategies, and Medicare tax policies.

On January 28, 2025, Congressman Murphy addressed the issue of medical doctor shortages. He stated that the "#1 reason for MD shortage is Med schools admitting students who aren’t going to practice." He highlighted that only 60% of current medical students plan on practicing clinical medicine and emphasized the need for medical schools to focus on admitting students committed to patient care.

Later that day, Murphy discussed approaches to managing the national deficit. He argued against methods characterized by complaints and attacks, suggesting instead that "we fix it by thoughtful discourse and a respectful exchange of priorities and ideas." He noted that no single person or group possesses all the solutions within their conference.

In another tweet from January 28, Murphy posed a question regarding Medicare taxes: "Should Medicare taxes be higher for people who smoke?" This query suggests a consideration of differentiated tax policies based on individual health choices.