By Manatee Review |
Dec 7, 2023
Congressman Vern Buchanan's legislation to ensure coverage of drugs and treatments for seniors with Alzheimer's disease has cleared the House Energy and Commerce Committee, signaling a step closer to becoming law. The bill, known as the MERIT Act (H.R. 133), has garnered support from various organizations, including the Alzheimer's Association and the Byrd Alzheimer's Center and Research Institute.Last month, the legislation successfully passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee. Additionally, the Energy and Commerce Committee recently passed another...