
What We're Reading: Telehealth Bills; Trump Discusses Right-to-Try; House Panel to Discuss Opioids
Four telehealth bills could be signed into law over the next year by Congress; President Donald Trump mentioned "right-to-try" legislation in a favorable light in his State of the Union speech; the House Energy and Commerce Committee will hold legislation hearings on the opioid crisis February 26.
Telehealth Bills Inch Closer to Passage in Congress
Four telehealth bills could be signed into law over the next year, which could resolve the issue of how to reimburse Medicare providers and save potentially billions in public funding.
Trump Endorses “Right-To-Try” Laws in State of the Union
President Donald Trump endorsed efforts by Congress to pass so-called “right-to-try” legislation, which would allow access to experimental treatments for patients with terminal conditions.
House Panel to Hold Hearings on Opioid Crisis
The House Energy and Commerce Committee will begin holding legislative hearings on measures to fight the opioid crisis the week of February 26,
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