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Basim Khan, MD

@basimkhan

Community Health Center CEO & Primary Care Physician. Working to increase access to healthcare. @NeighborhoodHth.

 Northern Virginia/DC
Joined June 2009
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Fifteen years ago this month, I walked into our Glebe Road clinic as a new physician, fresh out of residency and uncertain of what to expect. Almost immediately, I was struck by the warmth of our patients, but also by the magnitude of the need in the communities we served.
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I was drawn in by the deep commitment and passion of our team. It felt like home. Little did I know then that I would have the privilege of leading this team for more than a decade.
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Fifteen years later, I’m grateful for it all. And more aware than ever of how much our work in the safety net matters—not just here, but in communities across the country. (Video from 2 yrs ago @washingtonian)
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Fifteen years ago this month, I walked into our Glebe Road clinic as a new physician, fresh out of residency and uncertain of what to expect. Almost immediately, I was struck by the warmth of our patients, but also by the magnitude of the need in the communities we served.
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We need to act now to address the rise in South Asian and Hindu hate in this country. I'm grateful for the individuals who notified law enforcement and everyone whose actions prevented this attack. I will continue fighting to ensure that every community can worship safely.
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (@CongressmanRaja) profile pictureCongressman Raja Krishnamoorthi
@CongressmanRajaOct 15
My family and I were worshipping at our Hindu temple in Aurora on Sunday when a white supremacist attempted a mass shooting targeting Indian Americans. I'm grateful to those who helped prevent a tragedy, but we must come together to confront the hatred that put so many innocent lives at risk.
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Grateful for the opportunity to welcome @GovernorVA to @NeighborhoodHth to hear from our dedicated team about their work to improve access to care in Northern Virginia.
Governor Abigail Spanberger (@GovernorVA) profile pictureGovernor Abigail Spanberger
@GovernorVAAug 13
Today, I visited @NeighborhoodHth — a non-profit community health center that serves more than 42,000 Virginians — to hear directly from providers and patients.
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It’s been a great day! @mmmgoodies #NationalBlackBusinessMonth
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Looking forward to this event with @openwashdc later today!
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Grateful for this progress.
Bonnie Krenz-Schnurman (@bonnie_krenz) profile pictureBonnie Krenz-Schnurman@bonnie_krenzApr 23
This is a huge deal. Starting in 2028, Virginian workers will be eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid leave - and it’s a benefit that’s not tied to a specific employer. Very grateful to @BrianaSewellVA and @JenniferBoysko along with other GA members for leading the way on this.
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Virginia’s health insurance market faces challenges @FairfaxTimes fairfaxtimes.com/articles/vi…
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“No gain can be worth the life of the weakest, children, or families. No cause can justify the shedding of innocent blood.”
Pope Leo XIV (@Pontifex) profile picturePope Leo XIV
@PontifexApr 10
Absurd and inhuman violence is spreading ferociously through the sacred places of the Christian East, profaned by the blasphemy of war and the brutality of business, with no regard for people’s lives, which are considered at most collateral damage of self-interest. But no gain can be worth the life of the weakest, children, or families. No cause can justify the shedding of innocent blood.
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Important piece by the Omani foreign minister. This war is wrong. It is not in America’s interests. We must find a way to stop it now.
The Economist (@TheEconomist) profile pictureThe Economist
@TheEconomistMar 18
The superpower has lost control of its foreign policy, writes Badr Albusaidi, Oman’s chief diplomat economist.com/by-invitation/…
America’s friends must help extricate it from an unlawful war

America’s friends must help extricate it from an unlawful war

The superpower has lost control of its foreign policy, writes Badr Albusaidi, Oman’s chief diplomat

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Appreciate my Congressman @RepDonBeyer’s strong statement against this war.
Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) profile pictureRep. Don Beyer
@RepDonBeyerFeb 28
The American people rightly do not want a war with Iran. President Trump’s war is not smart, it is not legal, it is not morally right, and it is not in our national interest. The risk to our servicemembers, citizens, and allies which it creates is not justified by Iran’s threat to our own security, and the threat of a wider conflict that destabilizes the region is significant. Recent history has shown repeatedly that wars in the Middle East are far easier to begin than they are to finish. 1/4
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Senator Tim Kaine (@SenTimKaine) profile picture
Senator Tim Kaine
@SenTimKaineFeb 28
My statement regarding President Trump’s illegal war with Iran:
Graphic reading: “Has President Trump learned nothing from decades of U.S. meddling in Iran and forever wars in the Middle East? Is he too mentally incapacitated to realize that we had a diplomatic agreement with Iran that was keeping its nuclear program in check, until he ripped it up during his first term?”

ALT Graphic reading: “Has President Trump learned nothing from decades of U.S. meddling in Iran and forever wars in the Middle East? Is he too mentally incapacitated to realize that we had a diplomatic agreement with Iran that was keeping its nuclear program in check, until he ripped it up during his first term?”

Graphic reading: “For months, I have raised hell about the fact that the American people want lower prices, not more war—especially wars that aren’t authorized by Congress, as required by the Constitution, and don’t have a clear objective. These strikes are a colossal mistake, and I pray they do not cost our sons and daughters in uniform and at embassies throughout the region their lives. The Senate should immediately return to session and vote on my War Powers Resolution to block the use of U.S. forces in hostilities against Iran. Every single Senator needs to go on the record about this dangerous, unnecessary, and idiotic action.”

ALT Graphic reading: “For months, I have raised hell about the fact that the American people want lower prices, not more war—especially wars that aren’t authorized by Congress, as required by the Constitution, and don’t have a clear objective. These strikes are a colossal mistake, and I pray they do not cost our sons and daughters in uniform and at embassies throughout the region their lives. The Senate should immediately return to session and vote on my War Powers Resolution to block the use of U.S. forces in hostilities against Iran. Every single Senator needs to go on the record about this dangerous, unnecessary, and idiotic action.”

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Saddened to read about the passing of William Foege, a public health giant who helped eradicate smallpox. Twenty years ago, as a group of medical students working on a global health publication, we were thrilled when Dr. Foege agreed to write an essay—“Seeing the World”—for us.
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In it, he challenged us to recognize that the deaths of children from preventable causes are not inevitable, but moral failures rooted in apathy and omission—and that the greatest harm often comes not from what we do wrong, but from what we choose not to do.
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His words ring particularly true in our current environment.. And his legacy lives on in the generations of public health and clinical professionals who work to advance health equity around the world. 🌍
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New poll Health care costs now Americans’ top financial worry. Rising costs — especially after expiration of ACA enhanced tax credits — are shaping how many voters plan to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterms. 🇺🇸📊 #HealthCare #Midterms2026 on.kff.org/49XZyLG
KFF Health Tracking Poll: Health Care Costs, Expiring ACA Tax Credits, and the 2026 Midterms | KFF

KFF Health Tracking Poll: Health Care Costs, Expiring ACA Tax Credits, and the 2026 Midterms | KFF

Looking ahead to the midterm elections, health care costs are the public’s top economic concern, and many voters say the issue will have a major impact on their vote. On health care issues, including...

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KFF@KFFJan 27
Out-of-pocket spending — which doesn’t include how much people pay towards premiums — increased in 2024, averaging $1,632 per capita. See how the total out-of-pocket spending per capita compares over time adjusted for inflation to 2024: on.kff.org/4r7rQKA
Line graph displaying U.S. health system per capita spending from 1970 to 2024, showing a steady increase reaching $1,632 in 2024. The chart shows the actual cost and the cost over time adjusted for inflation in 2024 dollars. Source: KFF analysis of National Health Expenditure (NHE) data.

ALT Line graph displaying U.S. health system per capita spending from 1970 to 2024, showing a steady increase reaching $1,632 in 2024. The chart shows the actual cost and the cost over time adjusted for inflation in 2024 dollars. Source: KFF analysis of National Health Expenditure (NHE) data.

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Drew Altman@DrewAltmanJan 23
States are starting to cut Medicaid as revenues fall and federal cuts loom, making lots of different cuts to spread the pain and ease the politics. But work requirements and the $1T in federal Medicaid cuts have not hit yet. on.kff.org/45rYOND

Medicaid and Upcoming State Budget Debates | KFF

This brief describes current state fiscal conditions as states begin fiscal year 2027 budget debates and highlights key areas to watch for Medicaid policy changes as states respond to fiscal challe...

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