Panel seeks input on policies to improve health in rural, underserved areas
The House Ways and Means Committee today requested input on priority topics for its Rural and Underserved Communities Health Task Force to consider as it works to identify bipartisan policy options to improve care delivery and health outcomes in these communities. Launched in July, the task force is co-chaired by Reps. Danny Davis, D-Ill.; Terri Sewell, D-Ala.; Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio; and Jodey Arrington, R-Texas. It will accept comments on the request for information through Nov. 29.
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