Congress is finally talking about menopause
Gillibrand convened the hearing and called for a federal review of menopause research and care.
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Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Rick Scott asked the GAO to examine federal menopause research and care after a first-ever congressional hearing on the issue. The hearing highlighted gaps in research, physician training and access to treatment.
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Kirsten E. Gillibrand
D · NY · SEN
New York senator who convened the hearing and announced the GAO request with Rick Scott.
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Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN
Florida senator who co-announced the GAO request and chairs the Senate Committee on Aging.
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