WASHINGTON, DC - Health Subcommittee Chairman Joseph Pitts (R-PA) today announced that its June hearing examining ways to strengthen our national trauma system has been rescheduled. The hearing will now take place on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at 10 a.m. in room 2322 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) recently released a report entitled, “A National Trauma Care System: Integrating Military and Civilian Trauma Systems to Achieve Zero Preventable Deaths after Injury." Traumatic injuries are the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 46. In 2013 alone, these types of injuries represented an economic loss of $670 billion in medical expenses and lost productivity. It is estimated that up to 30,000 trauma deaths each year could be prevented.
During the hearing, members will consider NASEM’s recommendations to improve our nation’s trauma system, as well as H.R. 4365, the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2016, authored by committee member Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC).
“Given these statistics, it’s critical we examine our trauma system," said Chairman Pitts. “Next week’s hearing will be a productive discussion on what’s working and what needs improvement, so we can ensure those who sustain traumatic injuries receive the care they need and in a timely manner."
The Majority Memorandum, and witness testimony will be available here as they are posted.
