I want to thank our colleague, Rep. Noem, for shining a light on the concerns at IHS, and bringing this legislation forward.
I also think we need to seriously talk about finally adequately funding IHS, which includes exempting IHS and its programs from sequestratio...
The fact is that we need to start talking about permanent solutions that comprehensively address the long-standing issues at IHS.
A recent Institute of Medicine report released just last week estimates that one in five trauma deaths may be preventable.
One in five trauma deaths may be preventable or, in other words, about 30,000 people might be saved every year.
Trauma is the number-one cause of productive life years lost, greater than cancer or heart disease.
Clearly, the intent of the bill is not being exercised here, and so I really want to thank you...
Practices are changing. I thought your opening statement hit the nail right on the head...
This is complicated, and we are grateful that you bring your own experience and scholarship to this.
I cannot go anywhere in Indiana and talk to hospital administrators or others without this issue coming up...
The recent events in Orlando, Paris and San Bernardino remind us of the very real threat of mass casualty events.
Today's hearing is an important discussion that will examine the areas where we can improve our national trauma system.
One of our main challenges in addressing emergency and trauma care is leadership.
We will hear from witnesses on ways to address our trauma and emergency medical systems.
The Constitution clearly states that the power of the purse lies not with the executive but with congressional branch.
The President's claim of appropriations by inference, however, turns the Constitution on its head and threatens this important power of Cong...
We are not abandoning those who are in need.
If Congress doesn't want the monies appropriated it could pass a law saying do not appropriate the monies from that account.
