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August 2, 2023

Last week, U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger, joined by U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-TX, introduced the Innovative Cognitive Care for Veterans Act.

This legislation will direct the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement a pilot program that increases access to innovative cognitive care in partnership with private organizations.

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August 1, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger, joined by Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX), introduced the Innovative Cognitive Care for Veterans Act. This legislation will direct the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a pilot program that increases access to innovative cognitive care in partnership with private organizations.

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July 27, 2023

U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-1st, introduced the Patient Right to Shop Act on Tuesday, July 18, a bipartisan bill that will prohibit gag clauses in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) contracts to ensure patients can conveniently access information on the cost of their prescription drugs.

Issues:Health Care
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Unicoi Book Delivery July 2023
July 26, 2023

First District Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger showed real dedication to her elected position this month in service to her constituents.

Harshbarger and her staff set aside materials from the Library of Congress’ surplus book program for the Unicoi County Public Library and paid to have boxes of them shipped to the library. She then brought two more boxes of books with her to Erwin when she stopped by to present the needed supplies.

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Rep Harshbarger
July 22, 2023

Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger recently introduced the Patient Right to Shop Act, a bipartisan bill which will prohibit gag clauses in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) contracts.

To compare the costs of prescription drugs, patients often use third-party transparency tools provided by their health plan or self-insured employer.

These third-party tools enter into data-sharing agreements with insurers, as well as PBMs, to provide patients with online cost-saving insights, such as out-of-pocket costs and copayment, regarding their care.

Issues:Health Care
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Rep Harshbarger
July 18, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger introduced the Patient Right to Shop Act, a bipartisan bill which will prohibit gag clauses in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) contracts to ensure patients can conveniently access information on the cost of their prescription drugs.

Issues:Health Care
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July 13, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) issued the following statement announcing the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for students in Tennessee's First Congressional District:

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UCPL book delivery
July 11, 2023

The Unicoi County Public Library received a big donation courtesy of the Library of Congress and U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger.

Harshbarger presented over 100 books from the Library of Congress’ surplus book supply to the UCPL staff. Town of Unicoi Mayor Kathy Bullen contacted Harshbarger’s office after finding out about the Library of Congress’ surplus book program. Bullen said Harshbarger and her staff worked to pull books from the collection for the library, and Bullen herself was able to travel to Washington last month to select some books as well.

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July 8, 2023

On Friday afternoon, Johnson City community members and local officials gathered to recognize a lifelong community leader and servant of Johnson City, Coach Bob May, by unveiling the newly named “Coach Bob May Lane,” which runs in front of Science Hill High School’s front entrance.

May was recognized by speakers including Johnson City Mayor Todd Fowler, U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger and state Sen. Rusty Crowe.

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sign unveiling
July 8, 2023

On Friday afternoon, Johnson City community members and local officials gathered to recognize a lifelong community leader and servant of Johnson City, Coach Bob May, by unveiling the newly named “Coach Bob May Lane,” which runs in front of Science Hill High School’s front entrance.

May was recognized by speakers including Johnson City mayor Todd Fowler, Tennessee state representative Diana Harshbarger and state Senator Rusty Crowe.