Hearing: Legislative Proposals to Support Patient Access to Medicare Services

Subcommittee on Health (Committee on Energy and Commerce)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 (10:15 AM)

2123 RHOB
Washington, D.C.

Witnesses

Ms. Susan Van Meter
President, American Clinical Laboratory Association

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  • Witness Testimony [PDF] Added 01/07/2026 at 12:44 PM
  • Curriculum Vitae [PDF] Added 01/07/2026 at 12:44 PM
  • Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 01/07/2026 at 12:44 PM

Ms. Connie Sullivan
President and CEO, National Home Infusion Association

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  • Witness Testimony [PDF] Added 01/07/2026 at 12:44 PM
  • Curriculum Vitae [PDF] Added 01/07/2026 at 12:44 PM
  • Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 01/07/2026 at 12:44 PM

Mr. Thomas Ryan
President and CEO, American Association for Homecare

Added 01/06/2026 at 10:34 AM
  • Witness Testimony [PDF] Added 01/07/2026 at 12:44 PM
  • Curriculum Vitae [PDF] Added 01/07/2026 at 12:44 PM
  • Witness Testimony, Summary [PDF] Added 01/07/2026 at 12:44 PM
  • Witness Testimony, Supplemental Documents [PDF] Added 01/07/2026 at 12:44 PM
  • Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 01/07/2026 at 12:44 PM

Mr. David Lipschutz, JD
Attorney and Co-Director of Law and Policy, Center for Medicare Advocacy

Added 01/06/2026 at 10:34 AM
  • Witness Testimony [PDF] Added 01/07/2026 at 01:23 PM
  • Curriculum Vitae [PDF] Added 01/07/2026 at 01:23 PM
  • Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 01/07/2026 at 01:23 PM

Text of Legislation

  • H.R. 1703, Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2025 [PDF]
  • H.R. 2005, DMEPOS Relief Act of 2025 [PDF]
  • H.R. 2172, Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act [PDF]
  • H.R. 2477, Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2025 [PDF]
  • H.R. 2902, Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act of 2025 [PDF]
  • H.R. 5243, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. [PDF]
  • H.R. 5269, Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Services (RESULTS) Act of 2025 [PDF]
  • H.R. 5347, Health Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act [PDF]
  • H.R. 6210, Senior Savings Protection Act [PDF]
  • H.R. 6361, Ban AI Denials in Medicare Act [PDF]

Support Documents

  • Hearing Notice [PDF]
  • Hearing Memorandum [PDF] Added 01/06/2026 at 10:27 AM
  • Documents for the Record [PDF] Added 01/08/2026 at 04:31 PM

Member Statements

  • The Honorable Brett Guthrie [PDF] Added 01/08/2026 at 04:31 PM
  • The Honorable H. Morgan Griffith [PDF] Added 01/08/2026 at 04:31 PM
  • The Honorable Diana DeGette [PDF] Added 01/08/2026 at 06:01 PM
  • The Honorable Frank Pallone, Jr. [PDF] Added 01/08/2026 at 06:01 PM

Hearing Record

  • Member Roster [PDF] Added 01/08/2026 at 06:01 PM

First Published: December 31, 2025 at 04:33 PM
Last Updated: January 8, 2026 at 06:01 PM