Vivek Murthy, Hospitalist and America’s Top Doctor

His mission is especially relevant this year, as the Supreme Court takes on another challenge to the Affordable Care Act in King v. Burwell.

“I am concerned that patients may be in a situation, and citizens may be in a situation, where they lose coverage and access to healthcare in the coming months or years, depending on the ruling,” he said. “I want to emphasize this kind of coverage is essential to patients.”

Kelly April Tyrrell is a freelance writer in Madison, Wis.