Senator Hyde-Smith supports common-sense, patient-centered health care reforms to help Mississippi families afford health insurance coverage without expanding the government’s role in providing health care. As she has throughout her public career, the Senator has maintained a sharp focus on improving rural health care.
Senator Hyde-Smith appreciates the role of the state’s universities to support federal research on better prevention and treatment efforts on chronic diseases, like diabetes, that affect Mississippians disproportionally.
Senators urge Pentagon to revamp Tricare’s breast cancer screening options
Military Times
Senators urge Pentagon to revamp Tricare’s breast cancer screening options
Tricare does not cover Digital Breast Temosythesis for preventative screening.
By Diana Stancy Correll
A bipartisan group of senators is urging the Pentagon to revamp breast cancer screening options for...
Legislation Protecting Patient Access to Timely Care Introduced in Senate
ASCO in Action
Legislation Protecting Patient Access to Timely Care Introduced in Senate
ASCO
Senators Lisa Murkowski (AK), Doug Jones (AL), and Bill Cassidy (LA) introduced S. 2546, the Safe Step Act of 2019, in the U.S. Senate. If enacted into law, the bill would ensure patients with private...
GOP senators introduce fetal burial law after discovery of 2,246 abortion remains in Ulrich Klopfer garage
Washington Examiner
GOP senators introduce fetal burial law after discovery of 2,246 abortion remains in Ulrich Klopfer garage
By Kimberly Leonard
Republican senators have introduced a bill to mandate the burial or cremation of fetal tissue after an abortion in response to the discovery of 2,246...