Scott Suckow, Author at Times of San Diego

A memorial wall displays photos of victims of breast cancer at the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk closing ceremonies at Waterfront Park.

Opinion: For families like mine, Medicare must fund early cancer screening

by Scott Suckow Aug. 21, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

Medicare doesn’t cover multi-cancer early detection tests. New bipartisan legislation in the House and Senate will address this oversight and save lives.

Opinion: To Protect Biotech Innovation and Jobs, U.S. Must Protect Intellectual Property Globally

by Scott Suckow Feb. 27, 2024, 10:05 p.m.Feb. 28, 2024, 6:46 a.m.

Aduhelm

Opinion: Medicare Decision to Deny New Drug Harms Californians with Alzheimer’s

by Scott Suckow June 26, 2022, 10:05 p.m.June 27, 2022, 6:34 a.m.

Scientist at San Diego company

Opinion: Drug Pricing Plan Will Undercut Biomedical Innovation in California

by Scott Suckow Sept. 20, 2021, 10:05 p.m.Sept. 21, 2021, 6:49 a.m.

Doctor treats ALS patient

Opinion: New Medi-Cal Policies Could Be Devastating for Chronic Care Patients

by Scott Suckow Aug. 22, 2021, 2:00 p.m.

Hospital pharmacy

Opinion: Congress Must Ensure Patients, Not Corporations, Benefit from 340B Drug Program

by Scott Suckow Jan. 25, 2021, 10:05 p.m.Jan. 26, 2021, 7:01 a.m.