Here are four takeaways from Dr. Camilleri’s time in Washington, D.C.
1. Dr. Camilleri met with the offices of several Senators including:
• Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)
• Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.)
• Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.)
• Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)
2. The AGA Institute President discussed colonoscopy reimbursement, obesity initiatives and more with the senators’ offices.
3. Dr. Camilleri also met with House of Representatives members Rep. Tom Coles (R-Okla.), Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) and Rep. Tim Walz (D-Minn.).
4. He discussed colorectal cancer screening, National Institutes of Health funding and more with the representatives.
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