Speakers

Dr. Madelaine Feldman is a rheumatologist with The Rheumatology Group in New Orleans, LA , Vice President of Advocacy & Government Affairs and the immediate Past President of the Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations. Additionally, she is a past Chair of the Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines, past member of the American College of Rheumatology insurance subcommittee, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine.

Dr. Feldman is a nationally recognized expert on formulary construction, its effect on drug pricing, and patient access to care. Her articles and opinion editorials have been published in major health media outlets. She is a highly sought after speaker, lecturing extensively to patients, physicians, regulators, and legislators. She has testified in front of Congress, as well as several state legislatures, the Federal Trade Commission, and the World Health Organization.

Dr. Feldman is honored to be the recipient of the American College of Rheumatology’s inaugural 2021 Innovation in Clinical Care award. She received the Distinguished Service Award for Tulane Medical School, was named one of the Top Women in New Orleans by City Business in 2017, and is the former radio talk show host of “Driving with Dr. Mattie.”