WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: Cosponsors Bipartisan Measure that Proposes Changes to Prioritize Patients Over Paperwork Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) late last week cosponsored legislation that would result in allowing Medicare beneficiaries to get the care they need faster and to help health care providers prioritize patients over paperwork. The bipartisan Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act (S.4532) would strea  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following weekly report: * * * Senator Works to Make Telehealth Access Permanent * * * Less than 20 percent of the nation lives in rural areas, but over half of Mississippi's population does. Most doctors, clinics, and hospitals are in cities, which can make it harder for many rural residents to access health care. In Congress, I am supporting two efforts that will help meet the needs of underserved areas of our state. Work  more