U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan representing Florida's 16th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan representing Florida's 16th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, participated in Dr. Mark Hyman’s “Doctor’s Farmacy” podcast to discuss preventive medicine, healthy living, and his efforts in Congress to address the growing obesity epidemic in the United States.
During the episode, Buchanan and Dr. Hyman covered several topics:
- The economic burden of chronic diseases on the U.S. economy.
- The importance of nutrition education for doctors and healthcare providers in preventing chronic diseases.
- Buchanan’s bipartisan efforts to address chronic disease through policy changes and new initiatives.
- The impact of chronic disease on military readiness and national security.
- The need for a shift in healthcare focus from treatment to prevention, emphasizing lifestyle changes and nutrition.
Earlier this year, Buchanan and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) launched the Preventive Health and Wellness Caucus in Congress. This bipartisan group aims to raise awareness about the obesity epidemic and promote policy-centric solutions.
In addition to his roles as Vice Chairman and senior Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee, Buchanan serves as Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, which oversees traditional Medicare, the Medicare prescription drug benefit program, and Medicare Advantage.
The podcast episode can be accessed [here](https://buchanan.house.gov/2024/9/buchanan-featured-on-doctor-s-farmacy-podcast-with-dr-mark-hyman).
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