Ben Melano

Washington D.C. Politics. Tweets are mine. Currently @APMA Alum @AACAP @HACUDC @NHMAmd @kelleydrye @dscc

[Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. @RepGregMurphy]

Honored to speak with the American Podiatric Medical Association about the role physicians play in shaping health policy.

As Chair of the GOP Doctors Caucus, I discussed Medicare reimbursement reform, reducing prior authorization burdens, and the importance of physician advocacy.

Great to meet with podiatrists, residents, and students in town this week!

[Rep. Ron Estes @RepRonEstes]

Today, I was proud to introduce bipartisan legislation that addresses the efficiency adjustment in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule by delaying the adjustment to ensure it is more targeted and thoughtful. 

Paying physicians properly is one of the only ways to ensure continued access and quality care for patients nationwide. As your representative in Congress, it is my duty to respond to concerns and fight for our Kansas Doctors such as the concerns raised with this efficiency adjustment.

Our physicians in Kansas and across our country are committed to the health and wellbeing of all Americans, and I will continue to fight in physicians and patients best interest in Washington.

Read more here: https://t.co/ok4zUXColt

[AACAP Association @AACAPAdvocacy]

Thank you to @RepPfluger @SenAlexPadilla @RepKimSchrier @RepJohnJoyce @USRepKCastor @SenThomTillis @SenTimKaine & @lisamurkowski for reintroducing the bipartisan EARLY Minds Act. AACAP strongly supports this crucial legislation. https://t.co/hC6Tl5IgkR

[Democratic Women's Caucus @DemWomenCaucus]

TUNE IN NOW to our shadow hearing, "Examining the Mental Health Crisis Among Teen Girls: Root Causes and Solutions," chaired by DWC Policy Co-Chairs @RepPressley and @RepKManning.

https://t.co/XQhazVOi6H

[Congresswoman Andrea Salinas @RepSalinas]

Today, I participated in a @DemWomenCaucus hearing on the mental health crisis facing teen girls.

It was an honor to hear from advocates and discuss solutions, and I will continue working with my colleagues to better support the mental health needs of our young people.

[Ben Melano @BenMelano]

#SpeakerOfTheHouseVote

[American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry @AACAP]

Who are child and adolescent psychiatrists, and where do they work? #MentalHealthMonth
#MedTwitter

[Ben Melano @BenMelano]

@wmata @wmataGM Please bring the yellow line all the way back to Fort Totten. The greenline gets so crowded during rush hour since people live beyond Mt. Vernon Sq. Taking the yellow line to DCA is now more of a chore, having to get on the green only to get off to transfer to a yellow.

[American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry @AACAP]

AACAP Statement in Support of President Biden’s Commitment to Youth Mental Health https://t.co/z75mQzQLEr

[Secretary Antony Blinken @SecBlinken]

During #HispanicHeritageMonth, I signed a MOU between @StateDept and @HACUNews. This MOU aims to further encourage international exchange opportunities, promote Department internships and employment, and advance joint interests in the Western Hemisphere.

[HACU Gov. Relations @HACUDC]

So grateful to have our federal agency leaders joining us today! #HACU2022 #HSIs @WhiteHouseHPI @USDA_NIFA @USDepartmentof8 @FBI @USOPM @StateDept

[HACU National Internship Program @HNIP]

#HACU is hiring a Program Coordinator for the HACU National Internship Program. Location: Washington, DC Office. For a description and to apply, click here>https://t.co/tDuCbpjCzO

For other #jobs at HACU and in #highered, visit HACU's ProTalento Job Board https://t.co/rPuz1L8F2J

[HACU National Internship Program @HNIP]

President Antonio Flores is kicking off our HSI week celebration! #HSIWeek #HACU

[HACU Gov. Relations @HACUDC]

@SenAlexPadilla said it best! HACU’s internship program is building the next generation of leaders. Latino representation matter. Thank you for joining us. #hsisweek

[HACU Gov. Relations @HACUDC]

Thank you, Pres. Lyn Mahoney (@SFSU) for meeting with the HACU GR team today. We look forward to our continued work together.

#HACU2022

[Ben Melano @BenMelano]

#HNIP has placed over 14k students in #paid #internships in federal agencies the 3 decades the program has been in existence. Thank you to @SenatorMenendez @SenAlexPadilla & @JohnCornyn for recognizing @HNIP and it’s potential to open doors https://t.co/b255eKRbAF

[HACU Gov. Relations @HACUDC]

Thank you to Senator Lujan and his staff for welcoming the HACU DC GR team this past week to discuss HSI education advocacy!

[HACU @HACUNews]

A Hispanic Heritage month message from the U.S. Department of Commerce. @CommerceGov https://t.co/Lfk6fmSu4b

[HACU @HACUNews]

HACU has released a report on Hispanic-Serving Institutions and the need for increased federal funding to improve their educational capacity. https://t.co/7cUXD3TzAU #HSIs

[HACU @HACUNews]

A special National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week message from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack on the importance of #HSIs. #HSIsWeek @SecVilsack @USDA