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As a doctor who practiced medicine in Pennsylvania for over 25 years, Dr. Joyce came to Congress to improve Pennsylvanians' access to quality and affordable health care. From protecting Medicare and investing in American medical innovation to combating the drug crisis and strengthening the pipeline of doctors entering our community through his Homegrown Health Care Initiative, Dr. Joyce is fighting every day to make our health care system work better for American patients.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D, (PA-13) introduced the Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act, which would permanently allow patients to continue receiving in home cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services under Medicare. The legislation is cosponsored by Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20).
Fentanyl and its analogs are devastating our communities.
The No. 1 cause of death among adults 18-45? Gun violence? Cancer? Or COVID-19?
No. It’s fentanyl overdoses.
A potent, incredibly lethal, and increasingly available chemical narcotic, fentanyl, is preying on our Pennsylvania communities and rapidly reshaping the way local, state, and federal agencies are addressing the drug crisis we face.
Washington, DC Following the release of alarming new drug overdose data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) urged Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf to prioritize the needs of Pennsylvanians in recovery as his administration continues its COVID-19 mitigation policies and to make addiction resources available and accessible during the pandemic.
Today, Reps. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN), Buddy Carter (R-GA), Andy Harris, M.D. (R-MD), Ralph Abraham, M.D. (R-LA), Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN), Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (R-TN), Neal Dunn, M.D. (R- FL), John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA) released the following statements after sending a letter to the U.S.
With the 46th anniversary of Roe v Wade approaching, Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) today took to the floor of the United States House of Representatives to advocate for his pro-life agenda. The 13th District lawmaker's speech came on the heels of a Marist College Poll released earlier this week, which found that over a majority of Americans oppose taxpayer funding for abortions and abortions after 20 weeks.
Today, Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) cosponsored the Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2019, a bill that seeks to address the growing number of students in higher education with mental health concerns. The measure was introduced by Rep. David Trone (MD-06), and Reps. Susan Wild (D-PA), Donna Shalala (D-FL), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) cosponsored the bill, which is also backed by Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) in the United States Senate.
Our nation is preparing for the potential spread of the coronavirus, which began in China and has affected people across the world. Also called COVID-19, this virus can cause respiratory illness with symptoms including fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Currently, experts believe that these symptoms, ranging from mild to severe, may appear 2-14 days after exposure.