Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of my legislation, H.R. 4758, the Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act. Mr. Speaker, for many families facing rare and severe pediatric conditions, accessing out-of-State care can be a daunting and lengthy process. The barriers are not just logistical, but also administrative, leading to unnecessary delays that can be detrimental to a child's health and even life threatening. The Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act addresses this issue by streamlining the enrollment process for out-of-State pediatric providers under Medicaid, meaning that, if a child needs to travel out of State to receive care, bureaucratic hurdles won't stand in their way. More specifically, the Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act will enable States to adopt a simplified process for out-of-State providers to enroll in their Medicaid programs. This change will reduce delays and prevent the denial of care due to administrative inefficiencies. It will also ensure that, once enrolled, providers remain active for 5 years, unless otherwise terminated, which brings stability and consistency to care delivery. In addition, the bill includes provisions to combat abusive pricing practices in Medicaid, ensuring transparency and fairness in the cost of prescription drugs.…”