Policy decisions about public health must be firmly rooted in science and increased access to safe, effective, and timely care. The proposed rule would interfere with the patient-provider relationship, exacerbate disparities for low-income and minority women, men, and adolescents, and harm patient health
Diana DeGette: “Policy decisions about public health must be firmly rooted in science and increased access to safe, effective, and…”
On the recordJune 18, 2019
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DeGette cites the American Academy of Pediatrics' concerns regarding the impact of proposed health policy changes.
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