Health

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL), Joe Morelle (D-NY), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), and Seth Magaziner (D-RI) in introducing a bipartisan resolution recognizing September 22 – 28, 2024 as National Fall Prevention Awareness Week. The resolution seeks to raise awareness, encourage the prevention of falls among older adults, and highlight evidence-based programs that help reduce fall risks and save the lives of seniors.

Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) participated in a Ways and Means hearing that focused on the misuse of welfare funds and the need to reform Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) non-assistance funds to ensure the money goes to families in need, connects people to work, and improves accountability. 

Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Representatives Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Brad Schneider (D-IL), and Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN) led 43 of their colleagues in expressing their support for the newly proposed Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model that aims to increase access to kidney transplants and reduce Medicare spending. In a bipartisan letter, the lawmakers also urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to increase support to living organ donors.  

Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) participated in a Ways and Means Health Subcommittee hearing focused on investing in a healthier America and promoting chronic disease prevention and treatment.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) led a letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) asking for further guidance on how they plan to incorporate oral-only drugs into the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Bundle. Joining Congresswoman Miller in sending the letter are Representatives Terri Sewell (D-AL), Buddy Carter (R-GA), Ann McLane Kuster (D-NH), Larry Buschon (R-IN), and Suzan DelBene (D-WA).

On How Oral-Only Drugs Help ESRD Patients:  

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) introduced Patient Access to Long Term Care Hospitals (LTCH) Care Act which will help provide financial stability to the LTCH industry through multiple targeted reforms which provide adequate reimbursement to LTCHs for the highest-acuity patients.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Miller (R-WV) participated in a Ways and Means Committee Field Hearing in Salt Lake City, Utah to discuss the importance of enhancing medical innovation to ensure patients in West Virginia and across America have access to quality health care.

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Representatives Mike Carey (R-OH), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Pat Ryan (D-NY), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) in introducing the bipartisan Improving Access to Emergency Medical Services for Seniors Act. The bill would allow seniors on Medicare to receive at-home emergency medical services to treat minor medical incidents.