Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023

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Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Chair, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding, and I specifically thank Chair McMorris Rodgers for her incredible work on this vital legislation.

As America continues to lead the way in research, development, and innovation of new therapies and medical devices, it is vital that these cures are available to the Americans who need them the most.

That is why today we are taking action to expand healthcare options to more patients than ever before by banning the use of quality- adjusted life years in all Federal programs.

More than 55,000 veterans live in Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District, many of whom were injured or disabled while serving in uniform for our country. For years, I cared for patients at the Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Blair County. This legislation will provide more protection for disabled veterans.

By passing the Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act, we can ensure that institutions like the VA will never again use QALY formulas to determine if a disabled veteran should receive the treatment that they need, should receive the treatment that they deserve.

It is time to ensure that patients are protected and receiving the best quality care. All Americans, all patients, deserve that.

Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of this legislation.

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