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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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13th District's new U.S. congressman, John Joyce, glimpses future of local health care
The region's freshman congressman used his first official stop in the area since his inauguration into the U.S. House of Representatives to explore how young adults are preparing to become the health care providers of tomorrow.
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) today released the following statement after opposing a Democratic bill that claims to protect pre-existing conditions despite the reality that it does nothing of the sort:
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) tonight released the following video statement after President Trump delivered the State of the Union address:
Watch Joyce's video statement HERE.
Altoona, PA In response to recent remarks from Governor Wolf related to coronavirus reopening delays, Congressmen Joyce, Keller, Kelly, Meuser, Perry, Reschenthaler, Smucker, and Thompson issued the following statement:
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) and Congressman Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) led a bipartisan letter to Congressional leadership calling for the immediate delay of the Health Insurance Tax (HIT), which would raise health care costs for families across the country. Reps. Joyce and Brindisi together garnered the support of 51 freshmen serving in the 116th Congress.
Altoona, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) and the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (VAMC) today hosted a kick off event for the Homegrown Health Care Initiative, including a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new dormitory facility that will serve students participating in the program.
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) issued the below statement on H.R. 1425.
Altoona, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) today announced that Broad Top Area Medical Center in Huntingdon County received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration to combat substance use disorders and opioid use disorders.
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement after President Trump declared a national emergency in response to the spread of COVID-19, also called coronavirus.