Michael Burgess
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Michael Clifton Burgess is an American politician and physician who has served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 26th congressional district since 2003. A member of the Republican Party, Burgess has focused on healthcare policy, leveraging his medical background to inform his legislative work. He has been involved in various committees and has advocated for issues such as medical research and veterans' healthcare. Burgess has also been a vocal supporter of conservative fiscal policies and has participated in discussions surrounding healthcare reform.
Nov 7, 2017
It is important to hear the positive impact this law has had so far from everyone here today.
Nov 7, 2017
MACRA represents a fundamental change in a health care payment system that had remained static for many years.
Nov 7, 2017
Personally, for me, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act was a significant milestone because repealing the Sustainable Growth Rate formula was one of my highest priorities coming to Congress.
Nov 7, 2017
Staunch oversight of MACRA is critical. We must avoid the pitfalls of what we did since 1997.
Nov 7, 2017
It is critically important that MACRA succeeds, and I am glad that the committee remains dedicated to ensuring we get payment reform right.
Nov 3, 2017
I thank the gentleman for yielding the time, for the recognition. Let me just say, I want to thank members of the Health Subcommittee, both sides of the dais, who have worked hard on this legislation, and it is unfortunate that it was not…
Nov 2, 2017
I also have a letter from the Children's Hospital Association, which renews the call for bipartisan CHIP extension: ``Children's hospitals thank Congress for its long-term bipartisan commitment to CHIP and for the children it serves. We…
Nov 2, 2017
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 601 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 601 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to…
Nov 2, 2017
House Resolution 601 provides for the consideration of a critical bill to provide health insurance and healthcare to millions of underprivileged children. This package, which includes two separate bills: H.R. 3922, the Community Health And…
Nov 2, 2017
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 600 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 600 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to…
Nov 2, 2017
House Resolution 600 provides for the consideration of a bipartisan bill reported by the House Ways and Means Committee and the Energy and Commerce Committee. The rule provides for 1 hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the…
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