Wittman named 'Champion of Healthcare Innovation

As a result of his efforts in promoting innovation in the healthcare sector, U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman (R-First District-VA) has been named a "Champion of Healthcare Innovation" by the Healthcare Leadership Council.

"As America's healthcare industry stakeholders continually innovate to improve the lives of patients and enhance each function within the delivery of care, legislation and regulations that support the changing landscape are essential," said HLC President and CEO Maria Ghazal. “It is critical that today’s healthcare leaders work with members of Congress to find solutions that guarantee access to quality care and coverage, enhance our readiness for public health crises, strengthen the healthcare workforce, advance health equity, and further develop an interoperable, secure healthcare system."

Wittman has advanced the two pieces of legislation designed to develop innovative medical treatments and technologies and improve the nation’s healthcare system: H.R.3537 (a bill became law last session and now provides funding for ALS research and treatments) and H.R.7051 (which expands access for prescription digital therapeutics under Medicare and Medicaid).

Before his time in Congress, Wittman earned his master’s degree in public health and spent more than a quarter century working for the Virginia Department of Public Health. He currently serves as co-chair of the Congressional Public Health Caucus.

“Ensuring our healthcare providers have the most updated and effective tools and treatments is critical to improving the health of all Americans,” Wittman said. “I believe in a better health care future for Virginians that provides a broad range of health care options while personalizing health care to meet individual financial circumstances by reducing premiums, deductibles, and overall cost. To meet this goal, we must promote innovation in our nation’s healthcare system so we can advance the health and well-being of all Virginians and Americans.”