Dr. Matthew J. Landfried, of United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, has been appointed as consultant to the Physicians' Council for Responsible Reform in Washington, D.C.
"I am very pleased to make this appointment and look forward ro Dr. Landfried's input," said Congressman Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA). "To date, lawmakers have not been receiving enough input from physicians."
According to the council, "America is facing a health care crisis. Dr. Landfried will play a key role in recommending the next course of action with respect to health care reform and in advising members of Congress on access, quality, physician reimbursement, liability reform, and other key issues.
"The Physicians' Council for Responsible Reform is comprised of leading physicians from acorss the country who are lending their expertise and are committed to offering solutions to the problems facing the health care industry without sacrificing quality."