WASHINGTON – 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 talk about the importance of preventive medicine, healthy living and the work he is doing in Congress to help combat the growing obesity epidemic in this country.
In the episode, Buchanan and Dr. Hyman discussed:
- The staggering economic burden of chronic diseases on the U.S. economy.
- The importance of nutrition education for doctors and healthcare providers as a key factor in preventing chronic diseases.
- Congressman Buchanan’s bipartisan efforts to address the chronic disease epidemic through policy changes and new initiatives.
- The negative impact of chronic disease on military readiness and national security.
- The critical 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. The bipartisan group will work to bring awareness to the burgeoning obesity epidemic and help promote and advance policy-centric solutions.
In addition to serving as Vice Chairman and most senior Republican on the powerful U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, Buchanan is also the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, which has broad jurisdiction over traditional Medicare, the Medicare prescription drug benefit program, and Medicare Advantage.
You can watch and listen to the podcast here.
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