The House Commerce Health Subcommittee plans a hearing...

The House Commerce Health Subcommittee plans a hearing May 1 on telehealth, said a committee announcement (http://1.usa.gov/1f8gzoo). “Advances in technology present tremendous opportunities to improve the access to and quality of health care in areas all across the country,” said Chairman Joe Pitts, R-Pa. The hearing will examine “How can technology help patients, particularly in rural communities, gain access to doctors or specialists?” Pitts said. Witnesses haven’t been announced. The hearing will be at 10 a.m. in 2123 Rayburn.