"The law requires you to set standards that protect public health and welfare."
"As you look at solutions to the opioid epidemic, we should also examine how the opioid crisis may have a cascading impact on the rest of the our public health."
"As we continue this discussion, I look forward to working together in a bipartisan manner to effectively confront issues of access and affordability for addiction treatment."
"I am encouraged by the steps taken today, but want to emphasize that this is just the beginning of what must be an iterative and comprehensive approach to combating the opioid crisis."
"Today, we are examining a discussion draft that I am working on with my colleagues on the committee, Representative Gregg Harper, that looks at ways that we can use telehealth to increase access to su..."
"We are also examining a bill authored by my colleague Representative Brad Schneider that requires providers to prescribe opioids for pain to undergo training on pain management."
"I hope we can work together in a bipartisan manner to effectively confront issues of access and affordability for addiction treatment."
"Accessing treatment continues to be a major hurdle in many communities."
"It will also be imperative that we support Medicaid funding, which has already played a crucial role in reducing the treatment gap."
"My priority here is to improve access to care."
"the purpose of the discussion draft I am working on with Representative Harper is to expand access to treatment where it is not currently available."
"This proposal directly and negatively impacts hard-working families who depend on crucial services."