Congressman Marc Veasey: A Three-Time ECAPS Co-Sponsor in the House

In this episode of ECAPS Watch, host Kevin Houlihan interviews Congressman Marc Veasey from Texas's 33rd Congressional District. Representative Veasey, who serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee and represents a low-income district dealing with healthcare access issues, has co-sponsored all three versions of the ECAPS bills since the original was introduced by former Congressman Ron Kind in 2023. Congressman Veasey explains that the legislation represents a rare bipartisan healthcare initiative that could save costs while improving patient outcomes. Learn how to be reimbursement-ready on day 1 for ECAPS at our knowledge hub for pharmacy industry professionals: https://www.workflowservices.com/ecaps CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 00:44 - Congressman Veasey's Role on Energy and Commerce Committee 02:33 - Personal Stories: The Trust Between Pharmacists and Communities 04:10 - Meeting Patients Where They Are: Community Healthcare Access 05:19 - Evolution of ECAPS Legislation: Third Time's the Challenge 08:10 - Legislative Timeline and Calendar Constraints 10:01 - What Supporters Can Do: Advocacy and Outreach 11:02 - The Rarity of Bipartisan Healthcare Legislation 12:18 - Final Thoughts: Common Sense Solutions for America's Healthcare Future