Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I commend Representatives Faso, Welch, and Renacci. They all worked hard to develop this bipartisan bill, and I thank them for their work. The Medicare Opioid Safety Education Act directs the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to include information about the risk of opioid use, potential nonopioid pain management treatments, and other relevant information in the Medicare & You handbook that is published annually. The Medicare programs provide healthcare coverage to over 58 million users. We want to empower every person on Medicare to be able to have a thoughtful conversation with his or her provider about their prescriptions and the possible alternatives. Education is a big part of what we are doing here. The Medicare & You handbook is provided to every beneficiary and represents an education point for those on opioids and those who may, in the future, need to have a discussion about pain treatment options with their physician. We are rightfully seizing upon this opportunity to inform as many people as possible and educate them about the long-term opioid use and misuse. It is always a good thing to do. It is another tool in the toolbox when it comes to beneficiary outreach and education. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on H.R. 5685. House of Representatives, Committee on Energy and Commerce, Washington, DC, June 7, 2018. Hon.…”