One of the most famous healthcare-workers-turned-lawmaker, former Republican Senator Bill Frist, has written a heartfelt commentary about charting a course for the country in tough economic times. Frist, a physician, ends his comments with a plea to President-elect Obama and elected leaders of both parties:

And finally, though this may appear a bit self-serving, the doctor in me is shouting out not to forget an issue that has been driven to the background by the credit markets, job losses and threats overseas: health care.

Ever-rising health costs drive people to the ranks of uninsured. The 15 million hard-core uninsured need your immediate attention. There is nothing more intimate or more personal to any of us than the health of our loved ones. Don't let it slip to the back burner.

As the fever pitch from the historic presidential election trails off, newly elected leaders are trying to figure out how to prioritize their agendas – and the healthcare worker perspective is more important than ever. We should all follow Frist’s example; let’s use this unique moment in history to make healthcare the top priority in Washington and across the country. Click here to start by putting healthcare on the map.

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