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June 03, 2024 What They Are Saying: Ways and Means Legislation Protects Telehealth and Improves Health Care in Rural America

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last month, the Ways and Means Committee approved legislation that begins to tackle the health care crisis facing rural…

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May 28, 2024 Five Key Moments from Health Subcommittee Hearing on the Collapse of Private Practice

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington policies and regulations, coupled with high inflation, have contributed to the steady collapse of independent medical practices,…

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May 14, 2024 In Arizona, Tribal Leaders Share Difficult Challenges Facing Their Communities

Four Key Moments from Hearing on Empowering Native American and Rural Communities in Scottsdale, Arizona SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY,…

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May 08, 2024 Ways and Means Protects and Expands Telehealth Access, Health Care in Rural and Underserved Communities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Ways and Means Committee took action to protect and expand health care for millions of seniors…

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May 08, 2024 Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Markup of Health Care Legislation

“One of our top priorities on this Committee is helping every American access health care in the community where they…

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May 06, 2024 Social Security Trust Fund Report Brings More Bad News for Seniors

Social Security Trustees Report shows the retirement Trust Fund will become exhausted in 2033. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means…

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April 23, 2024 Chairman Smith Blasts Biden Administration Cutting Seniors’ Access to Nursing Home Care

“Seniors could lose access to 280,000 nursing home beds, forcing older Americans to pick up and move to nursing homes…

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