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March 6, 2023
Thune-Carper Bill Would Expand Access to High-Value Services in HSA-Eligible, High-Deductible Health Plans
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 30, 2023
Letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Cortez Masto Leads Bipartisan Letter in Support of Medicare Advantage Program
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Tester Leads Bipartisan Push to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 24, 2022
Letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Support for Medicare Advantage Program
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 8, 2022
Thune, Menendez Legislation Prioritizes Kids' Mental Health
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021
Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Improve Prior Authorization in Medicare Advantage Plans
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 21, 2021
Thune Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Put Patients Over PaperworkThune Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Put Patients Over Paperwork
Sen. John Thune
April 30, 2021
Thune Joins Colleagues in Reintroducing Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Telehealth Access, Make Permanent Telehealth Flexibilities Available During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. John Thune
April 28, 2021
Thune, Carper Reintroduce Legislation to Strengthen Chronic Disease Management Effort
Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "Gym memberships & other tools for an active lifestyle are a key part of staying healthy & preventing devastating, expensive illnesses down the road. Americans should be able to invest in their health using tax-free dollars from their FSA & HSA -- that's what my bill does. #PHITact"
Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "Announced a common-sense #bipartisan bill this week that will help Americans invest in their health today to avoid a massive medical bill tomorrow. This bill is a win-win, helping Americans stay active & healthy, while also helping lower health care costs down the road. #PHITact"
Sen. John Thune
March 18, 2021
Rounds Votes Against Radical, Unqualified Health Secretary Nominee
Sen. Mike Rounds
March 18, 2021
Thune, Murphy Reintroduce Bill to Encourage Healthy Living
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rounds and Colleagues Urge President Biden to Withdraw Becerra
Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 24, 2021
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 28, 2021
Rounds Issues Statement on President Biden's Executive Actions Expanding Obamacare and Attacking Life
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 29, 2020
Delegation Bill to Allow Tribal Grant Schools to Devote Additional Resources to Improving Education Signed Into Law
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 18, 2020
Thune, Brown Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish Electronic Prior Authorization System, Get Older Americans Timely Access to the Care They Need
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 15, 2020
Johnson-Backed Surprise Medical Billing Proposal Advances
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Dec. 8, 2020
As FDA Holds Emergency Use Authorization Meetings, Johnson, Spanberger Push for Guaranteed Access to Free COVID-19 Vaccine for Medicare Beneficiaries, Passage of SAVE for Seniors Act
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Aug. 26, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Balderson Applauds Proposed Telehealth Expansion
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Cortez Masto Urges Top Health Officials to Swiftly Distribute Emergency Covid-19 Funds to Hospitals Serving Low-Income, Vulnerable Populations
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 15, 2020
Johnson's Tribal Parity Bill Passes Out of Committee
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Dec. 19, 2019
Heinrich, Rounds Laud Bipartisan Passage Of Cadillac Tax Repeal
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 17, 2019
Rounds' Cadillac Tax Repeal Legislation Included in Omnibus Appropriations Bill
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 10, 2019
Letter to House and Senate Leadership - Rounds, Colleagues Urge Congressional Leadership to Fully Repeal "Cadillac Tax"
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Joyce, Brindisi Lead Bipartisan Charge to Lower Health Care Costs
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Glad to see the Senate reject Dem proposal that would have limited states' flexibility in addressing #Obamacare's issues, which has allowed governors *from both parties* to lower health insurance costs. Proud to see Republicans standing up for Americans' health care choices."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke out against Dems' continuous attempts to maximize Washington's control over Americans' health care. Senate Republicans voted down Dem proposal that would have rolled back flexibility given to states to design health insurance plans that meet the needs of their residents."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 29, 2019
Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 25, 2019
Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services - Congressmen Duncan, Cloud Lead Effort to End Hidden Abortion Surcharge
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Grassley, Wyden, Bipartisan Senators Push HHS for Pharmacy DIR Reforms in Medicare Part D
Sen. John Thune, ...
July 25, 2019
Letter to Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer - Rounds, Heinrich Urge Swift Senate Action to Permanently Repeal Cadillac Tax
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 17, 2019
Following House Passage, Heinrich and Rounds Urge Swift Senate Action to Permanently Repeal Cadillac Tax
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 17, 2019
Thune, Carper Applaud Release of Updated Treasury Guidance to Ensure Access to Critical Services and Drugs for Chronic Diseases
Sen. John Thune, ...
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "Great news from @USTreasury: Patients with HDHPs may now be able to receive certain chronic disease management services before reaching their deductible. Worked closely w @SenatorCarper to advocate for this policy through our #ChronicDiseaseManagementAct."
Sen. John Thune
July 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - After Puerto Rico Arrests & Allegations of Fraud, Grassley Presses HHS for Transparency in Medicaid Funding
Sen. John Thune, ...
July 12, 2019
House passes September 11th Victim Compensation bill cosponsored by Rep. Johnson
Rep. Dusty Johnson
July 10, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
July 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the HHS - Senate, House Lawmaker Press HHS to End Hidden Abortion Surcharge
Sen. John Thune, ...
June 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Rep. Meadows Sends Letter to Secretary Azar Urging Adoption of Medicare Part D Modernization Plan
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 24, 2019
Thune, Carper Applaud Executive Order, Introduce Legislation to Expand Access to High-Value Services in HSA-Eligible, High-Deductible Health Plans
Sen. John Thune, ...
June 5, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
May 23, 2019
Healthcare
Sen. John Thune
April 30, 2019
Tweet - "The Democrats' socialist Medicare for All fantasy would be a nightmare reality."
Sen. John Thune
March 14, 2019
Letter to Rep. Bobby Scott, Chair of the House Education and Labor Committee and Rep. Federica Wilson, Chair of the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee - Committee Republicans Request Hearing on "Medicare-for-All"
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 6, 2019
Heinrich, Rounds Lead Effort To Repeal Excise Tax On Middle-Class Health Benefits
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 6, 2019
Rounds, Heinrich Lead Effort to Repeal Cadillac Tax on Middle-Class Health Benefits
Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services - Young Joins Letter Asking HHS Secretary to Stop Obamacare's Abortion Coverage Expansion
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 22, 2018
Rounds Pushes Senate to Include Health Care Market Stabilization Legislation in Omnibus
Sen. Mike Rounds
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March 6, 2023
Thune-Carper Bill Would Expand Access to High-Value Services in HSA-Eligible, High-Deductible Health Plans
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 30, 2023
Letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Cortez Masto Leads Bipartisan Letter in Support of Medicare Advantage Program
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Tester Leads Bipartisan Push to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 24, 2022
Letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Support for Medicare Advantage Program
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 8, 2022
Thune, Menendez Legislation Prioritizes Kids' Mental Health
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021
Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Improve Prior Authorization in Medicare Advantage Plans
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 21, 2021
Thune Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Put Patients Over PaperworkThune Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Put Patients Over Paperwork
Sen.John Thune
April 30, 2021
Thune Joins Colleagues in Reintroducing Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Telehealth Access, Make Permanent Telehealth Flexibilities Available During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.John Thune
April 28, 2021
Thune, Carper Reintroduce Legislation to Strengthen Chronic Disease Management Effort
Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "Gym memberships & other tools for an active lifestyle are a key part of staying healthy & preventing devastating, expensive illnesses down the road. Americans should be able to invest in their health using tax-free dollars from their FSA & HSA -- that's what my bill does. #PHITact"
Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "Announced a common-sense #bipartisan bill this week that will help Americans invest in their health today to avoid a massive medical bill tomorrow. This bill is a win-win, helping Americans stay active & healthy, while also helping lower health care costs down the road. #PHITact"
Sen.John Thune
March 18, 2021
Rounds Votes Against Radical, Unqualified Health Secretary Nominee
Sen.Mike Rounds
March 18, 2021
Thune, Murphy Reintroduce Bill to Encourage Healthy Living
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rounds and Colleagues Urge President Biden to Withdraw Becerra
Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 24, 2021
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 28, 2021
Rounds Issues Statement on President Biden's Executive Actions Expanding Obamacare and Attacking Life
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 29, 2020
Delegation Bill to Allow Tribal Grant Schools to Devote Additional Resources to Improving Education Signed Into Law
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 18, 2020
Thune, Brown Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish Electronic Prior Authorization System, Get Older Americans Timely Access to the Care They Need
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 15, 2020
Johnson-Backed Surprise Medical Billing Proposal Advances
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Dec. 8, 2020
As FDA Holds Emergency Use Authorization Meetings, Johnson, Spanberger Push for Guaranteed Access to Free COVID-19 Vaccine for Medicare Beneficiaries, Passage of SAVE for Seniors Act
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Aug. 26, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Balderson Applauds Proposed Telehealth Expansion
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Cortez Masto Urges Top Health Officials to Swiftly Distribute Emergency Covid-19 Funds to Hospitals Serving Low-Income, Vulnerable Populations
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 15, 2020
Johnson's Tribal Parity Bill Passes Out of Committee
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Dec. 19, 2019
Heinrich, Rounds Laud Bipartisan Passage Of Cadillac Tax Repeal
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 17, 2019
Rounds' Cadillac Tax Repeal Legislation Included in Omnibus Appropriations Bill
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 10, 2019
Letter to House and Senate Leadership - Rounds, Colleagues Urge Congressional Leadership to Fully Repeal "Cadillac Tax"
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Joyce, Brindisi Lead Bipartisan Charge to Lower Health Care Costs
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Glad to see the Senate reject Dem proposal that would have limited states' flexibility in addressing #Obamacare's issues, which has allowed governors *from both parties* to lower health insurance costs. Proud to see Republicans standing up for Americans' health care choices."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke out against Dems' continuous attempts to maximize Washington's control over Americans' health care. Senate Republicans voted down Dem proposal that would have rolled back flexibility given to states to design health insurance plans that meet the needs of their residents."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 29, 2019
Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 25, 2019
Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services - Congressmen Duncan, Cloud Lead Effort to End Hidden Abortion Surcharge
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Grassley, Wyden, Bipartisan Senators Push HHS for Pharmacy DIR Reforms in Medicare Part D
Sen.John Thune, ...
July 25, 2019
Letter to Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer - Rounds, Heinrich Urge Swift Senate Action to Permanently Repeal Cadillac Tax
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 17, 2019
Following House Passage, Heinrich and Rounds Urge Swift Senate Action to Permanently Repeal Cadillac Tax
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 17, 2019
Thune, Carper Applaud Release of Updated Treasury Guidance to Ensure Access to Critical Services and Drugs for Chronic Diseases
Sen.John Thune, ...
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "Great news from @USTreasury: Patients with HDHPs may now be able to receive certain chronic disease management services before reaching their deductible. Worked closely w @SenatorCarper to advocate for this policy through our #ChronicDiseaseManagementAct."
Sen.John Thune
July 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - After Puerto Rico Arrests & Allegations of Fraud, Grassley Presses HHS for Transparency in Medicaid Funding
Sen.John Thune, ...
July 12, 2019
House passes September 11th Victim Compensation bill cosponsored by Rep. Johnson
Rep.Dusty Johnson
July 10, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
July 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the HHS - Senate, House Lawmaker Press HHS to End Hidden Abortion Surcharge
Sen.John Thune, ...
June 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Rep. Meadows Sends Letter to Secretary Azar Urging Adoption of Medicare Part D Modernization Plan
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 24, 2019
Thune, Carper Applaud Executive Order, Introduce Legislation to Expand Access to High-Value Services in HSA-Eligible, High-Deductible Health Plans
Sen.John Thune, ...
June 5, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
May 23, 2019
Healthcare
Sen.John Thune
April 30, 2019
Tweet - "The Democrats' socialist Medicare for All fantasy would be a nightmare reality."
Sen.John Thune
March 14, 2019
Letter to Rep. Bobby Scott, Chair of the House Education and Labor Committee and Rep. Federica Wilson, Chair of the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee - Committee Republicans Request Hearing on "Medicare-for-All"
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 6, 2019
Heinrich, Rounds Lead Effort To Repeal Excise Tax On Middle-Class Health Benefits
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 6, 2019
Rounds, Heinrich Lead Effort to Repeal Cadillac Tax on Middle-Class Health Benefits
Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services - Young Joins Letter Asking HHS Secretary to Stop Obamacare's Abortion Coverage Expansion
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 22, 2018
Rounds Pushes Senate to Include Health Care Market Stabilization Legislation in Omnibus
Sen.Mike Rounds
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