Michael Burgess actually said...

"I have significant concerns regarding one of the discussion drafts to add a pain assessment to the Welcome to Medicare physical."

"I intend to oppose any bill that has nothing to do with opioids, that makes the problem worse, or that is simply not ready and vetted in the time that we have allotted."

"I hope to work with my colleagues to address these concerns so that we can all support concrete and thoughtful legislation that will actually help address the crisis."

"Authorizing pharmacists clinical services under Medicare Part B, which H.R. 529 accomplishes, will go a long way to empower pharmacists and give them an opportunity to help address prescription drug m..."