Statement from Richard Besser, MD, in Response to the Supreme Court’s Decision in Dobbs V. Jackson Women’s Health Organization

Richard Besser released a statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

Network_News June 23, 2022

Comments from Richard Besser, MD, on Biden Harris Administration Proposed Rule to Fix “Family Glitch” and Lower Health Care Costs

RWJF is commenting in support of the proposed rule change by the IRS and the Treasury Department to amend a feature of the Affordable Care Act that pr…

Network_News June 5, 2022

Statement from Richard Besser, MD, on Gun Violence in America

Richard Besser, MD, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, released a statement on gun violence as a public health crisis.

Network_News May 24, 2022

Comments from Richard Besser, MD, on the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility Proposed Rule

RWJF submitted comments on the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility proposed rule by the Homeland Security Department.

Network_News April 25, 2022

Comments from Richard Besser, MD, on Access to Coverage and Care in Medicaid and CHIP

RWJF submitted comments in response to CMS RFI regarding access to coverage and care in Medicaid and Chip. RWJF believes beneficiaries should have acc…

Network_News April 18, 2022

Statement from Richard Besser, MD, on the Build Back Better Act

An RWJF statement on House passage of the budget reconciliation measure. Under this bill, 2.2 million people would gain access to health insurance in …

Network_News November 29, 2021

Statement from Richard Besser, MD, on Access to Safe and High-Quality Reproductive Medical Care

RWJF statement affirms the Foundation's strong belief that access to safe and high-quality reproductive medical care, including abortion, is an essent…

Network_News November 1, 2021

Statement from Richard Besser, MD, on FDA Granting Full Approval to the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Individuals Ages 16 and Older

The FDA’s decision to grant full approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is grounded in science and the real-world experience of administer…

Network_News August 23, 2021

Statement from Richard Besser, MD, on Policy Advancements Related to Food and Nutrition

RWJF strongly supports policy advancements related to food and nutrition, including a significant, permanent increase in SNAP benefits. These steps wi…

Network_News August 19, 2021

Statement from RWJF President and CEO Richard Besser on Political Interference of Medical and Public Health Guidance

RWJF believes strongly that medical professionals and public health officials should have the ability to protect their patients and their communities …

Network_News August 13, 2021