U.S. Surgeon GeneralVerified account

Solid goals! I would love to see #) curb the diabetes epidemic on the list of goals given that it impacts more than 30 million Americans, ~84 million with pre-diabetes, and is implicated with numerous other health issues. Not to mention, the disproportionate impact on POC.

Can you add: 5) Ensure millions of Americans w medical necessity for #OpioidMedication aren't denied medication 6) Stop dangerous forced tapers. 7) Acknowledge 1-size fits all #Pain mgmt is not #PatientCenteredCare. 8) Consult w @AmerMedicalAssn & HHS Pain Management Task Force

Working on all those Dan! @AmerMedicalAssn has been a great partner in this regard. We can and must lower overdoses while also protecting and supporting those who are in pain. AND- not OR!

How about tackling maternal mortality? Rates in the US have been steadily climbing. No woman, especially in America, should die bringing life into the world!

What is the current commitment to the Office of Minority Health & health disparities which remain rampant? Additionally-the focus on health for Seniors & Medicare Part D and women's health. Good goals above but must address at risk populations in a culturally competent way.

Health equity is embedded into all of my priorities and everything I do, and @MinorityHealth is a great partner! We work well and closely together. Whenever anyone anywhere suffers from health inequity, we ALL pay the price!

Can you enlighten us on 4 please?

70% of 18-25 year olds are ineligible for military service, mainly traceable to poor physical and mental health. And all branches having trouble retaining soldiers and having them ready to fight due to obesity & other health problems A less healthy USA is a less safe USA.