Congressman Bean: “We must fix a broken and unsustainable healthcare system.”

WASHINGTON-Earlier this week, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, participated in a field hearing at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine titled "Modernized Health Care in Practice: Empowering Americans to Live Healthier Lives." The hearing featured an expert panel of physicians and medical executives, exploring how a modernized approach to healthcare would impact chronic disease prevention, innovations in care delivery, and the long-term stability of the healthcare system.

During his line of questioning, Congressman Bean emphasized the need to strengthen the physician workforce by expanding graduate medical education (GME) residency slots, particularly in fast-growing states like Florida, which are facing increasing demand for care.

Following the hearing, Congressman Bean said, "Our current healthcare system is broken and unsustainable. We're spending trillions, yet Americans are sicker than ever-and a big part of the problem is we don't have enough doctors to meet the need. If we're serious about improving access to care, we must expand medical residencies, strengthen our healthcare workforce, and focus on prevention rather than just treating illness. I'll keep fighting for solutions that put patients first and deliver better outcomes for the American people."

To watch Congressman Bean's remarks, click HERE.

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