Joe Pitts: “At this time, I am pleased to yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Upton), the chairman…”

I applaud the cosponsors for working through the committee to address serious stakeholder concerns by taking a new approach in the draft we are discussing today.

The goals of the ACE Kids Act are laudable--to improve the delivery of, access to, healthcare for children with complex medical conditions served by Medicaid.

We will hear from witnesses on ways to address our trauma and emergency medical systems.

H.R. 3119, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act, sponsored by Rep. Engel (NY) increases the number of permanent faculty in palliative care.