Health (116th Congress)

Recent Activity

Neal and Brady Demand Information on Medicare Hospice Deficiencies

Jul 30, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – In the wake of two disturbing reports detailing the deficiencies in the quality of care delivered to some Medicare hospice enrollees, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E.

Neal Statement on Challenges Medicare Beneficiaries Face When Comparing Coverage Options

Jul 30, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E.

Neal, Wyden Condemn Trump Nursing Home Rule

Jul 17, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – House Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) today issued a joint statement after the announcement of a final rule by the Trump Administration that would ease restrictions on arbitration agreements that nursing homes can use to limit legal action in the event of harm or death of a patient.

Ways and Means Committee Launches Rural and Underserved Communities Health Task Force

Jul 16, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Ways and Means Committee announced the creation of the “Rural and Underserved Communities Health Task Force.” A bipartisan group of four co-chairs will lead the new effort: Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL), Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), and Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX).

Neal Statement Ahead of Oral Arguments in Affordable Care Act Case

Jul 9, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) issued the following statement in advance of this afternoon’s oral arguments in the Texas v. United States case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit: