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Read. Follow. Verify.House Subcommittee Hearing on Health Care Legislation
Record date · January 1, 2016
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What This Bill Does
This document is the official record of a December 9, 2015, hearing held by the House . The committee gathered expert testimony from medical professionals and nursing leaders to discuss various legislative proposals aimed at improving health care delivery and treatment standards.
The hearing serves as a formal legislative record where expert testimony is collected to inform future federal health care policy and potential changes to medical practice regulations.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Medical Professionals
The legislation discussed may impact clinical practice standards and professional requirements for doctors and nurses.
Patients
Changes to health care legislation could alter the delivery and availability of medical treatments.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on December 9, 2015, by the Subcommittee on Health of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- The session focused on examining legislation related to health care and treatment improvements.
- Six expert witnesses provided testimony, including physicians, nurse-midwives, and nursing education leaders.
- The record includes prepared statements from committee members and various health organizations, such as the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the National Nursing Centers Consortium.
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- Ovidio Bermudez provided additional written answers to questions submitted by the committee following the hearing.
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Broad Scope of Health Legislation
The hearing covered a wide range of medical specialties, suggesting a comprehensive approach to health care reform at the time.
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