Scalise Honored for Outstanding Commitment to Louisiana Senior Citizens
June 19, 2015
METAIRIE, LA. - Congressman Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after receiving the “2015 Medicare Part D Patient Access Champion Award” from the Alliance for Patient Access (AfPA) and the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP) for his outstanding leadership on behalf of Louisiana’s seniors.
“Louisiana seniors rely on vital programs like Medicare Part D to receive the quality health care they deserve and I am proud to fight for improved, structurally-sound, and patient-centered systems that promote the best health care options and choices,” Rep. Scalise said.“Recently, the Republican House permanently repealed Medicare’s flawed payment system, and strengthened and secured Medicare for our nation's seniors in our joint balanced budget agreement. As the proud representative of Louisiana’s First Congressional District, I will continue to deliver on my promise to listen to and fight for the priorities of America’s seniors. Thank you to AfPA and NANASP for this honor and award.”
“This award is presented to the Congressman in recognition of his leadership in Congress to protect Medicare Part D and preserve affordable prescription drug coverage options for millions of American seniors, as well as for the Congressman’s commitment to secure benefits and services for the seniors within his district,” said Brian Kennedy, executive director of The Alliance for Patient Access.
Rep. Scalise (middle) accepts the 2015 Medicare Part D Patient Access Champion Award from Al Robichaux (left) with the Jefferson Council on Aging and Howard Rodgers (right) with the New Orleans Council on Aging
Background criteria for the award includes:
- Providing leadership in Congress to protect Medicare Part D on behalf of millions of American seniors and their families.
- Preserving a vast selection of health coverage options for seniors so that they may choose the best plan for their health needs.
- Ensuring access to affordable prescription drug coverage for seniors through the Medicare Part D program and opposing any efforts that would lead to increases in costs for seniors.
- Demonstrating a continued commitment to protect the doctor/patient relationship for seniors and opposing any efforts that might weaken it in any way.
- Opposing across the board cuts made by unelected boards.
- Representing senior constituents with individual issues before government agencies so that they receive the benefits and services they have earned.
- Supporting government services and necessary funding for senior programs in the Representative’s district.
About the Alliance for Patient Access (AfPA): Founded in 2006, the Alliance for Patient Access is a national network of physicians dedicated to ensuring patient access to approved therapies and appropriate clinical care. AfPA accomplishes this mission by recruiting, training and mobilizing policy-minded physicians to be effective advocates for patient access.
About National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP): NANASP is a national membership organization for persons across the country working to provide older adults healthful food and nutrition through community-based services. NANASP's mission is to strengthen through advocacy and education those who help older Americans.
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Issues:Health Care