Resources
Health Care

McMorris Rodgers Receives “Champion of Healthcare Innovation” Award

May 11, 2012
Health Care
Press

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, was honored by the Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) with their “Champion of Healthcare Innovation” award, the Congresswoman’s office announced today.  The annual award recognizes lawmakers who support patient-centered medical progress.

 

“I am proud to accept the ‘Champion of Healthcare Innovation Award,’” said Rep. McMorris Rodgers.  “The Healthcare Leadership Council is an outstanding leader for America’s patients and providers, and I’ve enjoyed working with them on shared priorities, including expanding patient choice, emphasizing wellness, and fostering a climate of innovation.”

 

“Perfecting a 21st century healthcare system that is both affordable and accessible for all Americans and that provides care of the highest quality hinges on support for healthcare innovation.  We need to constantly develop new and better ways to deliver care and link patients and consumers to the healthcare system,” said HLC president Mary R. Grealy.  “We’re grateful for Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers’ leadership, dedication and hard work in advancing the quality, accessibility and cost-effectiveness of American healthcare.”

 

The Healthcare Leadership Council is a coalition of national health care leaders whose purpose is to develop policies to create a 21st century health care system in which affordable, high-quality care is available to all Americans.

 

To learn more about Rep. McMorris Rodgers’ work on health care, click here.

Recent Posts

Sep 24, 2024
Standing with Israel

Abraham Accords Caucus Introduces Bipartisan Resolution to Promote Peace and Tolerance in Education

Washington, D.C. – The Co-Chairs of the Abraham Accords Caucus, Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Brad Schneider (D-IL), Ann Wagner (R-MO), and David Trone (D-MD), have introduced a bipartisan resolution encouraging the U.S. Department of State and civil society organizations to further the goals of the Abraham Accords by promoting peace and tolerance through education across […]

Sep 19, 2024
Clean Energy

ICYMI: McMorris Rodgers Leads Energy and Commerce Committee to Advance 15 Bills to the Full House

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) led the Energy and Commerce Committee in advancing 15 bills to the full House of Representatives. These bills would extend telehealth services for seniors, repeal harmful regulations that are jeopardizing America’s economic and energy security, and provide significant protections and safeguards to date for […]

Sep 18, 2024
Environment & Climate Change

House Committee Passes McMorris Rodgers’ MALDEN Act to Improve Disaster Coordination in Rural Communities

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unanimously passed Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ (WA-05) Making Aid for Local Disasters Equal Now (MALDEN) Act. This legislation, which is named after the town of Malden, Wash. that was devastated by the Babb Road Fire in 2020, would improve coordination between federal, state, […]