I believe that Congress will be increasingly forced to take steps to modernize the Medicaid program.
Joe Pitts
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Joseph R. Pitts is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district from 1997 to 2017. During his tenure, Pitts was known for his focus on healthcare, energy, and family issues, often advocating for conservative policies. He played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those related to the Affordable Care Act and energy independence. Pitts was also involved with the Pennsylvania Family Institute, reflecting his commitment to family values and social issues.
I want to also thank Rep. Katherine Clark for her leadership on this critical and timely issue.
This bill rightly recognizes our imminent need for a comprehensive national strategy to address prenatal opioid abuse and NAS.
H.R. 1462, the Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015, authored by Representatives Katherine Clark of Massachusetts and Steve Stivers of Ohio...
These bipartisan bills that are the subject of today's hearing represent our ongoing effort to work together to strengthen public health.
Today's hearing will examine three bipartisan public health bills to improve health care for newborns, infants and children.
H.R. 2820, the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act, introduced by Representative Chris Smith of New Jersey and Doris Matsui of California...
It is unfortunate that CMS declined to participate in this important hearing, despite our best efforts.
The administration and Congress have a duty to ensure that taxpayer dollars used for Medicaid are spent in a manner that promotes its core objectives.
One of the worries that I and many of my colleagues have is that the Medicaid Program too often promises coverage, but effectively denies care.





