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Q. Who are the Members of the Health Caucus?
A. Because the Caucus is focused on educating as many Members and staff as possible on the issue of health care, all GOP Members and their staff are invited to participate in Caucus events. We don't keep a formal Membership list, but over a dozen Members and 30 staff have attended our events in the 111th Congress.
Q: What is the purpose of the Health Caucus ?
A: Since its founding at the start of the 111th Congress by Representative Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Texas), the Congressional Health Caucus has been aggressive in educating Republican Members and staff about targeted issues of health care policy. Through events, resources, and information, the Health Caucus has fostered a more informed health care debate.
Q: What activities and events does the Health Caucus do?
A: The Health Caucus’ signature event is the Policy Forum, which brings important thought leaders together to discuss a wide array of topics. Policy Forums are always open to the public and are webcast live via the Internet. These events have highlighted everything from the process and likelihood of budget reconciliation in the Senate to the options for making health care better and more affordable.
In addition to Policy Forums, the Health Caucus hosts Member Briefings. These briefings cover a variety of topics and were moderated by authors, former Administration officials, political pundits, and think tank executives. Each of these briefings is off-the-record and allows Members to brainstorm new ideas and ask questions of other Members without the media present.
