"I am excited to begin the new Congress and work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pass policies that will make America stronger and more prosperous.
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For far too many Americans, the simple mention of “health care” causes stress. Daunting medical bills and complex bureaucratic systems that are all but impossible to navigate adds unnecessary anxiety. If you or your loved one is ill, your sole focus should be on treatment and recovery, not on the maze that is health insurance or the calculations for how you will pay a premium.
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The mental health crisis affects a devastating number of individuals and their families across the country. In fact, roughly 43.8 million Americans experience mental illness each year, and nearly 10 million suffer from a serious condition, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. With only 41 percent of adults with a mental health condition receiving care in the last year, our broken health care system has clearly failed to help those who need it most.
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Frequently, I get letters from my constituents who either are struggling with or have a loved one fighting a disease or illness for which we do not yet have a cure. The diseases are wide ranging -- Alzheimer’s, cancer, diabetes, celiac disease, fibromyalgia, among many others -- but their pleas are the same – they are asking for more support so that we can develop life-saving or life-changing treatments.
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“By investing in cutting edge research and expediting life-saving treatments and cures, this bill will help ensure the U.S. remains the undisputed leader in medical innovation. And for Ohio, with its universities, hospitals, and a robust biomedical industry, there is great potential to be the tip of the spear.
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U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) recently led a bipartisan letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) calling for an expansion of access to treatment for substance abuse disorders.
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We face a devastating mental health crisis in our country, one that affects thousands across the country. The veterans community has been particularly affected by this issue. In fact, a new study from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shows an average of 20 veterans per day died from suicide between 1979 and 2014. Unfortunately, we have also heard stories of veterans who seek mental health care, but are turned away at VA hospitals. Our veterans make incredible sacrifices to fight for our freedoms and we must improve the mental health care system so they can receive the care they deserve. With September being Suicide Prevention Month, I want to highlight some of the action Congress has taken to address this issue.
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U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) recently led a bipartisan letter to the FDA citing concerns about the dramatic price increases of the EpiPen Auto-Injector in recent years.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Recently, Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH) sent a letter along with 46 Members of the House of Representatives to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to express concerns with the skyrocketing cost and access of the EpiPen (epinephrine injection) Auto-Injector, a drug that is used in emergency treatment for life-threatening allergic reactions.
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A new Senate bill would stop brand-name drugmakers from blocking generics competition by closing regulatory loopholes preventing generics makers from obtaining samples of the reference materials needed to test candidate generics and biosimilars.
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