Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to support the work today of Congressman Crenshaw, a fierce advocate for primary care access for patients in this country. Primary care is the backbone of our healthcare system, and we know that investing now in connecting Americans to primary care will keep people healthier and save money along the way. The Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act is a straightforward bill that will help clarify current law to ensure that States have the tools and flexibility needed to offer primary care services in a variety of manners and settings through the Medicaid program. One way to deliver primary care that shows promise is called direct primary care. Direct primary care clinics have been expanding around the country, and allow patients to pay a set amount per month for access to a primary care doctor to help address the basic need of healthcare. This legislation makes sure that the State could explore an option like this for Medicaid enrollees in their State. It is a simple yet effective bill, and I believe it will lead to better outcomes and save taxpayers dollars in the long run. Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to join me in supporting this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.”