A number of Congressional committees have held hearings recently to address various health policy issues, including the following:
- The House Energy and Commerce Committee conducted hearings on Medicare Part D drug policy, the role CMS contractors play in management of the Medicare program, and the public health threat of counterfeit drugs;
- The House Education and the Workforce Committee held a hearing on "Providing Access to Affordable, Flexible Health Plans through Self-Insurance";
- A House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing examined the rights of FDA whistleblowers; and
- A Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing focused on mental health treatment options and trends.
This article is presented for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice.
