The focus of this hearing is on the implementation of the health care law's exchanges and Medicaid expansion. With less than 13 months until implementation, the committee intends to press the administration to finally respond to the numerous critical questions that remain unanswered nearly 1,000 days since enactment of the health care law.
Chairman:
Joe Pitts (PA-16)
Jurisdiction:
Public health and quarantine; hospital construction; mental health; biomedical research and development; health information technology, privacy, and cybersecurity; public health insurance (Medicare, Medicaid) and private health insurance; medical malpractice and medical malpractice insurance; the regulation of food, drugs, and cosmetics; drug abuse; the Department of Health and Human Services; the National Institutes of Health; the Centers for Disease Control; Indian Health Service; and all aspects of the above-referenced jurisdiction related to the Department of Homeland Security.
Members
Republicans
Joe Pitts (PA), Chair
Michael Burgess (TX), Vice Chair
Ed Whitfield (KY)
John Shimkus (IL)
Mike Rogers (MI)
Sue Myrick (NC)
Tim Murphy (PA)
Marsha Blackburn (TN)
Phil Gingrey (GA)
Bob Latta (OH)
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA)
Leonard Lance (NJ)
Bill Cassidy (LA)
Brett Guthrie (KY)
Joe Barton (TX)
Fred Upton (MI)
Democrats
Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ), Ranking Member
John D. Dingell (MI)
Edolphus Towns (NY)
Eliot L. Engel (NY)
Lois Capps (CA)
Jan Schakowsky (IL)
Charles A. Gonzalez (TX)
Tammy Baldwin (WI)
Mike Ross (AR)
Jim Matheson (UT)
Henry A. Waxman (CA)
December 13, 2012 |
Hearing
December 10, 2012 |
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC –Rep. Fred Upton and Sen. Chuck Grassley today asked two health care companies for information on whether they would limit any potential conflicts of interest presented by their involvement in implementing and potentially providing services under the health care reform law.
November 30, 2012 |
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders today wrote to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius concerning the Department’s role in the I
November 30, 2012 |
Letter
Excerpt: The United States is experiencing an energy renaissance thanks to recent shale gas discoveries and the development of new energy production technologies. This natural gas boom has dramatically enhanced our nation’s energy portfolio, with the potential to transform our economy and create millions of jobs, all the while delivering affordable energy to American families.
November 28, 2012 |
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – The Health Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-PA), today examined current anti-fraud measures employed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and discussed potential new approaches to fraud prevention.
November 28, 2012 |
Hearing
Each year, the Medicare program loses tens of billions of dollars to fraud and abuse. With estimates predicting the Medicare program set to go bankrupt as soon as 2017, much more needs to be done to ensure that our seniors’ health care dollars are protected.