Surprise Medical Billing

Washington, D.C. – Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) and Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Dr. Michael Burgess (R-TX) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s health care announcement.

“The president’s commitment to lowering health care costs, demanding price transparency, and giving people more choices is clearer than ever. President Trump would not have to resort to using his executive authority if Democrats in Congress had been willing to work with Republicans and the White House to solve these problems. Republicans are united in our desire to...

Washington, D.C. – Serving almost 30 million people, including 1-in-8 children, there’s no question of the importance of our community health centers (CHC). Across the country, community health centers provide high quality health care for vulnerable patients whether or not they’re able to pay for the services. This week we recognize the contributions of health centers, especially now as CHCs are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recognizing the vital role of CHCs as we fight the Invisible Enemy, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided more...