Healthcare
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Chaffetz supports health policy reforms
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Washington - Congressman Jason Chaffetz voted in favor of important policy reforms that will have a direct impact on Utah. The bipartisan Health Policy Omnibus reforms our outdated medical discovery, development and delivery system. Passing by a 392-26 vote, the legislation provides resources to address growing problems including mental health, opioid abuse, and chronic disease. Some of the legislation’s most significant solutions include: Secures reimbursement funding for the University of Utah... Read more
Chaffetz Looks To Protect Patients Using CBD Oil
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Today, Congressman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) introduced H.R. 4779, the CBD Oil Act of 2016, which would bar prosecution of individuals who use cannabidiol (CBD) oil for medical purposes as permitted by existing state law. Fifteen states, including Utah, have passed legislation permitting use of CBD oil for medicinal purposes. This legislation is supported by Utah Governor Gary Herbert. Chaffetz: “The use of CBD oil to treat epilepsy, cancer, and other intractable diseases has been successful for ma... Read more
House Repeals Obamacare, Defunds Planned Parenthood
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Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation that would repeal Obamacare and defund Planned Parenthood. Chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) released the following statement after voting in support of the legislation: “Today the House did its job. Obamacare has been a disaster since it was forced on the American people over five years ago. People are paying more and getting less. Likewise, Planned Parenthood provides no unique services worthy of federal subsidies from the American taxpayer. ... Read more
Chaffetz Panel Wades Into Obamacare Healthcare Co-op Collapse
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Daily Caller - Members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform want to know why half of the 23 Obamacare health insurance co-ops have failed, and they are demanding documents from the Obama administration that may offer answers. Utah Republican Committee Chairman Rep. Jason Chaffetz and three subcommittee chairmen sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Nov. 20 demanding it turn over documents about the co-ops by December 4. CMS is part of the Depa... Read more |