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Harry Gewanter

Harry Gewanter

Dr. Harry Gewanter is a Richmond-based rheumatologist and president of the Virginia Society of Rheumatology. He is also a board member of the Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations (CSRO).

Commentary

To protect Virginia clinics and patients, improve federal safety net program accountability

By: - December 12, 2024

Families across the commonwealth need solutions that will meaningfully lower their health care costs. As a pediatric rheumatologist, I’ve witnessed families making hard choices when their prescriptions become too expensive.  That’s why I find it incredibly upsetting when some Virginia hospitals and healthcare systems exploit and profit from federal programs intended to provide underserved patients […]