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WASHINGTON— During Skin Cancer Awareness Month, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL‑04) urges Americans to take simple, proactive steps to protect themselves from the most common cancer in the United States. With more than 5 million cases diagnosed each year, he highlights the importance of prevention, early detection, and increased awareness.
WASHINGTON—Rising healthcare costs and system inefficiencies continue to place significant strain on both patients and providers nationwide. During the third installment of U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean’s (FL-04) Path to Consensus Series on surprise billing and prior authorization delays, expert panelists highlighted what’s working, what’s not, and why payment disputes still clog the system.
KEY MOMENT #1: Patients Have Been Removed from the Middle of Surprise Billing Disputes
WASHINGTON— Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean’s (FL-04) bill to combat fraud in the durable medical equipment (DME) system passed the House Ways and Means Committee. H.R. 8871, the DME Scammer Prevention Act, would strengthen oversight and modernize claims processing requirements to prevent bad actors from defrauding Medicare beneficiaries and stealing taxpayer dollars.
WASHINGTON—On Friday, May 15th, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) hosted the third installment of his Path to Consensus Series, this time focusing on two pressure points that continue to frustrate patients and providers—healthcare billing and prior authorization delays. The event featured two expert panels exploring how greater transparency, faster approvals, and patient-centered reforms can improve care while lowering costs.
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) introduced H.R. 8871, the DME Scammer Prevention Act, to prevent widespread fraud in the durable medical equipment (DME) system and strengthen safeguards for Medicare beneficiaries and taxpayers.
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) and U.S. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) launched the Congressional U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Caucus to promote and educate members and the public about the use and benefits of U.S. foreign trade zones. Specifically, the bipartisan caucus will serve as a forum for lawmakers, economists, industry leaders, and policy experts to discuss the economic benefits of U.S.
WASHINGTON—U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released the following statement after the House approved H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027.
WASHINGTON—This National Police Week, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) hosted law enforcement officers from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office for a special U.S. Capitol tour in recognition of their unwavering commitment to protect and serve Northeast Florida.
WASHINGTON—On Friday, May 15th, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) will launch the third installment of his Path to Consensus Series, titled “Denied, Delayed, Surprised: A Conversation on Billing and Utilization.” This installment will focus on the challenges surrounding healthcare billing and utilization, pressing issues that continue to impact patient access, affordability, and transparency.
WASHINGTON—U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) joined Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01), Congresswoman Terri Sewell (AL-07), Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04), Congressman Greg Steube (FL-17), Congressman Greg Murphy (NC-03), and Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) in introducing the Save America’s Family Forests Act of 2026. This bipartisan bill aims to help family forest landowners recover more quickly from natural disasters and maintain productive working forests.