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Hearing on "Legislative Proposals to Support Patient Access to Medicare Services"

Date:
Location:
John D. Dingell Room, 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

The Subcommittee on Health of the Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 10:15 a.m. (EDT) in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 Rayburn House Office Building.  The hearing is entitled "Legislative Proposals to Support Patient Access to Medicare Services."

Key Documents

Opening Statement from Full Committee Ranking Member Pallone as prepared for delivery

Opening Statement from Subcommittee Ranking Member DeGette as prepared for delivery

Livestream

Legislation 

  • H.R. 1703, the Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025
  • H.R. 2005, the DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025
  • H.R. 2172, the Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act
  • H.R. 2477, the Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2025
  • H.R. 2902, the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act of 2025
  • H.R. 5243,To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage
  • H.R. 5269, the Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Services (RESULTS) Act of 2025
  • H.R. 5347, the Health Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act
  • H.R. 6210, the Senior Savings Protection Act
  • H.R. 6361, the Ban AI Denials in Medicare Act 

Witnesses 

Susan Van Meter

President

American Clinical Laboratory Association

Testimony

 

Connie Sullivan

President and CEO

National Home Infusion Association

Testimony

 

Thomas Ryan

President and CEO

American Association for Homecare

Testimony 

 

David Lipschutz, JD

Attorney and Co-Director of Law and Policy

Center for Medicare Advocacy

Testimony 

 

Issues:Health