Health

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Representatives Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Terri Sewell (D-AL), Cliff Bentz (R-OR), Mike Carey (R-OH), Paul Tonko (D-NY), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) in introducing the Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act. This bill ensures that rural and remote communities maintain access to critical emergency services. 
 

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) participated in a Ways and Means Health Subcommittee hearing titled “After the Hospital: Ensuring Access to Quality Post-Acute Care” for an overview of Congress’ current efforts to secure quality care for patients outside of the hospital.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) reintroduced the Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act. This bill will extend the Medicare-dependent hospital program and Medicare low-volume hospital payments for five years each and include a GAO report to obtain clear information on the different Medicare rural hospital designations.

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and five of her colleagues introduced the bipartisan the Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act, which allows hospice providers to use telehealth to conduct the face-to-face visit required for hospice recertification after 180 days in hospice care. This provision keeps in line with existing hospice telehealth rules and makes sure that patients can remain in the comfort of their home at the close of their life.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) participated in a Ways and Means Health Subcommittee hearing titled “Modernizing American Health Care: Creating Healthy Options and Better Incentives" to examine opportunities to incentivize healthier living and combat chronic diseases.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) reintroduced the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act. The SAFE Act will permit occupational and physical therapists to administer falls risks assessments for seniors as part of their Medicare Annual Wellness benefit.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC) along with eight of their other House colleagues, in re-introducing the bipartisan Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act. This legislation supports physicians and protects access to care for Medicare beneficiaries.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) re-launched the bipartisan Congressional Kidney Caucus. The Kidney Caucus will serve as an informational and educational platform for issues surrounding kidney health, technology, and reimbursement.