Health

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the bipartisan Securing Enhanced Programs, Systems and Initiatives for Sepsis (SEPSIS) Act (H.R. 7116), legislation to strengthen the national response to sepsis and improve patient outcomes. Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency caused by the body’s extreme response to an infection. Approximately… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Services (RESULTS) Act (H.R. 5269), bipartisan legislation to modernize the Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS) and help ensure continued access to high-quality diagnostic testing for Medicare beneficiaries. The Medicare… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus unveiled its Affordability Agenda, a comprehensive proposal to lower the cost of living in the United States. The framework received overwhelming support from Members of the caucus, which is evenly split between Democrats and Republicans. Read more »

Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus announced its continued endorsement of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act (H.R.2048), bipartisan legislation to eliminate waiting periods for federal disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals undergoing treatment for metastatic breast cancer.Metastatic breast cancer is cancer that has spread from the breast… Read more »

Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the TRICARE OB-GYN Treatment and Access without Lags in Care (TOTAL Care) Act, bipartisan legislation to make it easier for women enrolled in TRICARE Prime to access OB-GYN services.Under current TRICARE Prime rules, beneficiaries must obtain a referral before visiting an OB-GYN, even for routine care like annual exams or… Read more »

Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus has announced its endorsement of the VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act. The VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act would improve suicide and mental health care for veterans by launching the Zero Suicide Initiative Pilot Program at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In 2019, there was an average of more than 17 U.S. veterans… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Yesterday, the Problem Solvers Caucus-endorsed bill, S.958 was signed into law by the President. The bipartisan, Maximizing Outcomes through Better Investments in Lifesaving Equipment for (MOBILE) Health Care Act expands access to primary health care services in underserved and rural communities. Read more »