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Bill· HRH.R. 2798 (95th)referred

National Diabetes Advisory Board Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977

National Diabetes Advisory Board Act - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish a National Diabetes Advisory Board to insure the implementation of the long-range plan formulated by the National Commission on Diabetes to combat diabetes. Specifies seven Federal health officers as members of the Board, in addition to seven health professionals and five members of the general public to be appointed by the Secretary. Requires the Board to submit simultaneously to the President and Congress an Annual Diabetes Report describing Board Activities in the prior year and progress made in diabetes research, treatment, and education with specific reference to the long-range plan to combat diabetes mellitus and suggesting recommended future expenditures and legislation. Authorizes the appropriation of $500,000 for fiscal year 1976 and such sums as are necessary for each of the four fiscal years thereafter. Establishes within the National Institutes of Health a program of Distinguished Scientist Awards. Authorizes the Secretary to make such awards to individual scientists who have shown continuous and outstanding productivity in diabetes research for the purpose of continuing such research. Sets the amount of each grant at $35,000 per year. Authorizes, under the Public Health Service Act, the appropriation of specified sums in fiscal years 1977-1981 for the purpose of making grants to centers for research and training in diabetes mellitus and related endocrine and metabolic disorders.

Bill· HRH.R. 2799 (95th)referred

A bill to amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the making of grants to appropriate colleges and universities to assist them in the establishment and operation of programs for the training of nurse practitioners to provide primary health care in nursing homes.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977

Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to colleges and universities to assist them in the establishment and operation of programs training nurse practitioners to provide primarily health care in nursing homes. Specifies minimum guidelines the Secretary must prescribe for such programs.

Bill· HRH.R. 2795 (95th)referred

A bill to amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to train certain veterans, with appropriate experience as paramedical personnel, to serve as medical assistants in long-term health care facilities.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977

Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to schools of medicine for the development of programs training qualified veterans with paramedical experience to serve as medical assistants in long-term health care facilities.

Bill· HRH.R. 2613 (95th)referred

National Diabetes Advisory Board Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1977

National Diabetes Advisory Board Act - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish a National Diabetes Advisory Board to insure the implementation of the long-range plan formulated by the National Commission on Diabetes to combat diabetes. Specifies seven Federal health officers as members of the Board, in addition to seven health professionals and five members of the general public to be appointed by the Secretary. Requires the Board to submit simultaneously to the President and Congress an Annual Diabetes Report describing Board Activities in the prior year and progress made in diabetes research, treatment, and education with specific reference to the long-range plan to combat diabetes mellitus and suggesting recommended future expenditures and legislation. Authorizes the appropriation of $500,000 for fiscal year 1976 and such sums as are necessary for each of the four fiscal years thereafter. Establishes within the National Institutes of Health a program of Distinguished Scientist Awards. Authorizes the Secretary to make such awards to individual scientists who have shown continuous and outstanding productivity in diabetes research for the purpose of continuing such research. Sets the amount of each grant at $35,000 per year. Authorizes, under the Public Health Service Act, the appropriation of specified sums in fiscal years 1977-1981 for the purpose of making grants to centers for research and training in diabetes mellitus and related endocrine and metabolic disorders.

Bill· HRH.R. 2593 (95th)referred

A bill to protect the privacy of medical records maintained by the United States, programs assisted by the United States, or insurance companies engaged in business in interstate commerce.

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1977

Requires that medical records maintained by the United States, or in connection with programs assisted by the United States, or insurance companies engaged in business in interstate commerce be confidential and be disclosed only according to this Act. Allows such records to be disclosed with prior written consent of the patent and without the patients consent under the following circumstances; (1) a medical emergency; (2) scientific research or audits; or (3) an order of a court of competent jurisdiction. Sets penalties for violation of this Act and allows any injured party to bring a civil action against the person who discloses such records.

Bill· HRH.R. 2635 (95th)referred

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize payment under the supplementary medical insurance program for certain diagnostic tests and examinations given for the detection of breast cancer.

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1977

Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide payment for diagnostic tests and examinations given for the detection of breast cancer under the supplementary medical insurance program.

Bill· HRH.R. 2549 (95th)referred

Comprehensive National Health Care Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977

Comprehensive National Health Care Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to create a system of national health care benefits which will make comprehensive health services available to all residents of the United States. Title I: National Health Care Program - Repeals title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act. Establishes a health care benefits program covering: (1) inpatient hospital services; (2) physicians' services; (3) medical and other health services; (4) home health services; (5) post-hospital extended care services; (6) outpatient drugs and biologicals; (7) routine dental services; (8) developmental vision care services; as defined in regulations, routine eye and vision examinations, and eyeglasses; (9) hearing aids and examinations; (10) routine physical examinations and preventive services as defined in regulations; and (11) ambulance services in specified instances. Limits post-hospital extended care services to 180 days and home health care services coverage to 180 visits per year. Limits inpatient psychiatric hospital services to 45 days per year. States that every individual, without regard to race, sex, income or age, who is a resident of the United States shall be eligible for health care benefits. Directs the Social Security Administration to establish a separate account for each individual covered by this program. Requires the Administration to make payments to providers of services under the provisions of this Act. Sets forth conditions and limitations on payment for services. Allows payments for emergency hospital services furnished to individuals entitled to benefits under this Act. States that payment for major surgery and other specialized services may be made only when such services are furnished by specialists. States that payment may not be made for services furnished by a professional practitioner in a hospital which is not a participating provider of services, except for specified outpatient services. Establishes an area health care services board within each geographic area established by the Public Health Service Act. Enumerates regulations governing prospective payment methods under this Act. Requires providers of services to file an agreement with the Administration not to charge individuals for services for which individual is entitled to have payment made under this Act. Authorizes the Administration to enter into contracts with carriers to perform specified functions. States that payment for services rendered by a physician shall be made in accordance with a single fee schedule applicable throughout the designated geographical area. Establishes a National Health Care Formulary Committee, consisting of the Commissioner of Food and Drugs and three other individuals. Directs the Committee to compile, publish, and make available a National Health Care Formulary containing an alphabetical list of drugs, including specific dosage forms and strengths. Establishes a National Health Care Trust Fund, and a Board of Trustees to govern such fund. Directs the Board to report to Congress annually on the status and operation of the Fund. Defines terms used in this title. Provides criminal penalties for violations of the provisions of this Act. Establishes a Provider Reimbursement Review Board to hold hearings on cost reports filed by providers of services, if such provider is dissatisfied with a final determination of his cost report. States that at such hearing, the provider of services shall have the right to be represented by counsel. Creates a National Health Care Benefits Advisory Council to provide advice and recommendations for the consideration of the Administration with respect to this title. Directs the Administration to prescribe necessary regulations to carry out the provisions of this title. Imposes a special income tax to finance the health care program. Provides that one-half the amount paid may be taken as an income tax credit. Title II: Independent Social Security Administration - Establishes as an independent agency of the executive branch a Social Security Administration. States that the Administration shall administer the program established by this Act, in addition to the Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance program, and the black lung benefits program. Directs the Administration to study the most effective methods of providing economic security through social insurance. Requires the Administration to submit an annual report to Congress on its activities and recommendations for legislation. Abolishes the positions of Commissioners of Social Security. Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - States that existing employer-employee health benefits plans shall be unaffected by this Act. Makes technical and conforming amendments to the Social Security Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 2525 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the act of May 27, 1930, to expand the emergency authority of the Secretary of Agriculture regarding persons who are lost, seriously ill, injured, or who die within the National Forest System.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977

Expands the emergency spending authority of the Secretary of Agriculture to include expenditures incurred in rendering emergency medical services to persons injured within the National Forest System. Permits the Secretary to cooperate with any State or political subdivision in conducting searches, performing emergency medical services, and transporting sick, injured, or dead persons. States that the Secretary may reimburse cooperators under the terms of written agreement for expenditures incurrred in connection with any authorized service.

Bill· HRH.R. 2509 (95th)referred

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require the States to regulate nursing homes more effectively under their medicaid programs and to improve the enforcement of such regulation.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977

Amends Title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require the States to carry out inspections of nursing facilities in order to determine if such facilities are in compliance with title XIX standards. Requires the States to make a single agency responsible for the regulation of nursing facilities. Directs the States to create an ombudsman- ombudswoman system to consider complaints and reports concerning the operation of long-term care facilities under the plan and to establish accreditation standards and procedures for such facilities. Requires the States to appoint trustees to manage facilities which fail to comply with sanitation, environmental, patient care, medical care, dietary, and fire safety standards.

Bill· HRH.R. 2538 (95th)referred

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make financial assistance available to agricultural producers who suffer losses as the result of having their agricultural commodities or livestock quarantined or condemned because such commodities or livestock have been found to contain toxic chemicals dangerous to the public health.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to make loans through the Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund to agricultural producers in the United States who sustain losses incurred on or after January 1, 1973, as a direct result of their food crops, animal feedcrops, livestock (including poultry), or livestock products being quarantined or condemned by a Federal or State official because such crops, livestock or products contain quantities of toxic chemicals dangerous to the public health. Sets a maximum loan amount of $100,000, a term of seven years, and leaves the interest rate to the Secretary's discretion. Requires repayment of the loan up to the amount of the compensation within three months of the receipt of any compensation for losses for which the loan was made. Permits the Secretary to postpone all but a nominal amount of principal and interest payments for up to three years.

Bill· HRH.R. 2450 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a program of Federal financial assistance for research programs respecting human fertility and sterility and the human reproductive process.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977

Amends the Public Health Service Act by adding Title XVII - Fertility, Sterility, and the Reproductive Process. Requires the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants and enter into contracts with public or nonprofit entities for research projects in fertility and sterility in humans and the human reproductive process and for training to enable persons to undertake such research.

Bill· HRH.R. 2400 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide financial assistance to medical facilities for treatment of certain aliens.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977

Amends the Public Health Service Act to allow medical facilities to be reimbursed by the Federal Government for emergency medical treatment given aliens unlawfully in the United States if such aliens are unable to pay the cost of such treatment or can pay only a part of the cost and the aliens or medical facilities which provided such treatment are not eligible under any public assistance program for payment or reimbursement of such cost. Requires that an application for reimbursement be submitted to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Sets forth criteria for determining whether such an application shall be approved.

Bill· SS. 396 (95th)referred

A bill to amend part A of the title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover certain additional inpatient hospital services furnished outside the United States to individuals insured for benefits provided under such part A.

United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1977

Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide payment for inpatient hospital services furnished outside the United States to individuals insured for benefits under the supplementary medical insurance program.

Bill· HRH.R. 2349 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a National Sickle Cell Anemia Institute.

United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1977

Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish in the Public Health Service the National Sickle Cell Anemia Institute. States that the Institute shall: (1) conduct and support research on sickle cell anemia; (2) provide training and establish fellowships in matters relating to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of this disease; (3) provide for nationwide screening programs to determine the incidence of sickle cell anemia and its traits among school age children; (4) conduct and support counseling and education programs to make the public aware of the services available with respect to sickle cell anemia; and (5) assist the Secretary of Defense in screening all persons entering the armed forces for sickle cell anemia and its traits. Establishes an advisory council to assist the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare in matters relating to the Institute. Provides that this council will assume the responsibilities of the National Advisory Health Council on matters relating to sickle cell anemia.

Bill· HRH.R. 2348 (95th)referred

A bill to provide the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare with the authority to make grants to States and local communities to pay for the costs of eye examination programs to detect glaucoma for the elderly.

United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1977

Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to States and local communities to pay for the cost of glaucoma detection eye examinations administered by nonprofit or public agencies to residents who are at least 65 years of age.

Bill· HRH.R. 2346 (95th)referred

National Comprehensive Vision Care Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1977

National Comprehensive Vision Care Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make annual grants to the States for the costs of establishing and operating programs under which students in public schools: (1) will receive free vision testing; and (2) will be provided, without charge, appropriate necessary follow-up services (including ophthalmologic and optometric services and eyeglasses). Authorizes such grants to be used to train personnel to administer such tests. Directs the Secretary to establish a panel to advise him with respect to the standards to be prescribed by him under this Act for qualified vision tests. States that such panel shall be composed of four ophthalmologists and four optometrists who by virtue of their training and experience are especially qualified to advise the Secretary with respect to such standards. Requires the Secretary to make an annual report to the Congress respecting the grant program authorized under this Act and to include in such report his recommendations for such legislation as he deems appropriate.

Bill· HRH.R. 2285 (95th)referred

A bill to amend title 42, United States Code, to include qualified drugs, requiring a physician's prescription or certification and approved by a formulary committee, among the items and services covered under the hospital insurance program.

United States · United States Congress · 20 January 1977

Amends Titles XVIII (Medicare) and II (Old-Age, Survivors' and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, to provide that eligible drugs, requiring a physician's prescription or certification, shall be included among the items and services covered under the hospital insurance program for the aged at a specified amount of payment. States that the reasonable allowance for eligible drugs furnished an individual pursuant to any one prescription and purchased by such individual at any one time shall be reduced by an amount equal to the applicable prescription copayment obligation which shall be $1. Establishes, within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, a Medicare Formulary Committee to compile and publish a Formulary listing the drugs deemed qualified for benefits under this Act, together with maximum allowable costs and additional information concerning such drugs. Makes provisions for selecting drugs for the Formulary.

Bill· HRH.R. 2277 (95th)referred

A bill to amend subchapter XVIII, chapter 7, 42 U.S.C. to provide for the administrative and judicial review of claims (involving the amount of benefits payable) which arise under the supplementary medical insurance program.

United States · United States Congress · 20 January 1977

Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to establish a system of administrative and judicial review of claims which arise under the supplementary medical insurance program.

Bill· HRH.R. 2239 (95th)referred

A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe regulations requiring certain modes of public transportation in interstate commerce to reserve some seating capacity for passengers who do not smoke.

United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1977

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe regulations requiring specified air carriers, railroads, and common carriers by motor vehicle to designate a portion of their seating capacity for passengers who do not smoke.

Bill· HRH.R. 2169 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to increase the excise tax on cigarettes, and to amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the authorization for appropriations for the National Heart and Lung Institute by amounts equal to the increase in receipts from such tax.

United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1977

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the excise tax on cigarettes. Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the appropriation of the additional revenues so raised to the National Heart and Lung Institute.

Bill· HRH.R. 2174 (95th)referred

A bill to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make it clear that payment may be made under the supplementary medical insurance program for wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment furnished on a lease-purchase basis.

United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1977

Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include under the supplementary medical insurance program under such Title payment for wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment which are furnished on a lease-purchase basis.

Bill· HRH.R. 2141 (95th)referred

National Tay-Sachs Disease Screening and Counseling Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1977

National Tay-Sachs Disease Screening and Counseling Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a national program for voluntary Tay-Sachs disease screening and counseling. Authorizes appropriations of $2,500,000 for fiscal year 1978 for making grants to public and nonprofit entities to establish and operate such screening programs. Sets forth the procedure for applications for and administration of such grants.

Bill· HRH.R. 2154 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide assistance for the planning and development of schools of veterinary medicine.

United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1977

Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to public and nonprofit private entities which are engaged in the development of new schools of veterinary medicine to assist in such development. Requires applying schools to demonstrate that there is a reasonable indication that non-Federal financial resources for development will be available and that Federal assistance will accelerate the date on which the school will be able to begin its teaching program.

Bill· HRH.R. 2150 (95th)referred

National Catastrophic Illness Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1977

National Catastrophic Illness Protection Act - Part A: General Provisions - Establishes as the policy of Congress the need for a National Castastrophic Illness Insurance program to encourage State and private insurers in the development of insurance policies. Part B: Establishment of Program; State Plans - Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare to establish and carry out a National Catastrophic Illness Insurance Program. Provides that the program shall involve the creation of State-wide plans providing extended health insurance, and that the Federal Government will reinsure insurers and pools of insurers who offer such insurance. Requires all plans to include: (1) that extended health insurance be available to all eligible individuals, and at a cost which is reasonable, subject only to deductibles authorizes in this Act; (2) that where an insurer does not agree to write a policy of extended insurance, or does so under various limiting conditions, the State authority is notified and provides that the policy would then be placed with a pool or otherwise assigned to insurers by the "all- industry placement facility"; (3) that data be compiled and studied in connection with the operation of the State-wide plan; (4) that certain reports be submitted to the State insurance authority by individual insurers; (5) that any cancellation of a policy provide for reasonable notice to permit coverage under a new policy to be written under the plan; and (6) that public information about the plan be readily distributed. Sets premium rates on the basis of a study of the risks in question and actuarial principals, such rates to be promulgated by the Secretary. Provides that, before payments are made under an extended insurance policy, a deductible must be satisfied through an equal amount of medical expenses paid or incurred by such individual. Provides that the amount of such deductible is determined by relating the extent of medical expenses to adjusted income and is equal to one-half of the amount by which a person's or family's adjusted income exceeds $1,000 but does not exceed $2,000; plus all of the amount by which such adjusted income exceeds $2,000. Provides that statements pledging participation and cooperation with the State insurance authority would be required of insurers seeking reinsurance under the program. Provides that no insurer shall direct any agent or broker not to solicit business through such a plan, not penalize agents or brokers in any manner for submitting applications under the plan. Provides that the State plan shall be evaluated from time to time in accordance with criteria established by the Secretary. Part C: Reinsurance Coverage - Provides that the Secretary is authorized to reinsure against the losses which might be incurred under extended health insurance policies. Authorizes the Secretary to make agreements with insurers and pools for reinsurance in consideration of payments of reinsurance premiums deposited in the National Catastrophic Illness Insurance Fund in excess of the estimated amount of losses under such policies. Provides a detailed procedure for implementation of the reinsurance program in a State within specified time requirements, taking into account certain State and local factors which might affect such implementation. Provides that the Government may recover in the courts any unpaid premiums lawfully payable to the Government by an insurer under provisions of a 5-year statue of limitation.

Bill· HRH.R. 2118 (95th)referred

Rural Health Care Delivery Improvement Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1977

Rural Health Care Delivery Improvement Act - Declares that it is the policy of Congress and the purpose of this Act to provide assistance to programs for the delivery of health services in order to increase the availability of health care services to residents of rural areas. Establishes within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare an Office of Rural Health. Authorizes the Director of such office to award grants, contracts, loans, and loan guarantees for projects to: (1) examine existing models of rural health care delivery; (2) determine such models applicability and transferability to other rural areas; and (3) assist in the study, planning, and development of rural health care delivery models. States that the Director shall: (1) provide liaison among all Federal agencies for the purpose of coordinating health care programs in rural areas; (2) provide technical assistance and advice for the development of rural health care delivery models; and (3) provide for the coordination of programs assisted under this Act with programs of the National Health Service Corps. Establishes in the Treasury a rural health care delivery loan guarantee and loan fund. Stipulates that the Director shall not approve an application for a loan or a loan guarantee under this Act unless he determines that the terms and conditions are sufficient to protect the financial interests of the United States. Establishes a Rural Health Care Advisory Committee composed of 11 members. Directs such committee to make recommendations to the Director with respect to overall planning, policies, objectives and priorities for the Office of Rural Health. Stipulates that the Director shall not approve an award of any grant, contract, loan, or loan guarantee under this Act unless such award has been approved by the Rural Health Care Advisory Committee and the appropriate State and local medical society. Authorizes the appropriation of such amounts as may be required from time to time for for the rural health care delivery loan guarantee and loan fund.

Bill· HRH.R. 2033 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide assistance for the planning and development of schools of veterinary medicine.

United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1977

Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare to make grants to public and nonprofit private entities which are engaged in the development of new schools of veterinary medicine to assist in such development. Requires applying schools to demonstrate that there is a reasonable indication that non-Federal financial resources for development will be available and that Federal assistance will accelerate the date on which the school will be able to begin its teaching program.

Bill· HRH.R. 2079 (95th)referred

A bill to repeal a restriction on the availability of health care under the civilian health and medical program of the uniformed services (CHAMPUS).

United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1977

Amends the Department of Defense Appropriation Act, 1977, to repeal the prohibition of expenditure of funds for claims for nonemergency inpatient hospital care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS) when such care was available at a facility of the uniformed services within a 40-mile radius of the patient's residence.

Bill· HRH.R. 2029 (95th)referred

Medicare Long-Term Care Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1977

Medicare Long-Term Care Act - Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to establish a voluntary program to provide long-term care benefits for aged and disabled individuals who elect to enroll under such program, financed from premium payments by enrollees together with contributions from funds appropriated by the Federal Government and contributions by States. Lists criteria for eligibility for long-term care service benefits. States that the benefits provided to an individual under this Act shall consist of (1) home health services, (2) homemaker services, (3) nutrition services, (4) long-term institutional care services, (5) day care and foster home services, and (6) community mental health center outpatient services. Enumerates the requirements for certification of a State long-term care agency by the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. Provides for the payment of premiums for benefits received under this Act by individuals who elect to participate in the long-term care program. Establishes on the books of the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Federal Long-Term Care Trust Fund. Creates a Board of Trustees of such Trust Fund, composed of the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, all ex officio. States that the Secretary of the Treasury shall be the Managing Trustee of the Board of Trustees and that the Commissioner of Social Security shall serve as the Secretary of the Board. Requires the Board to meet at least once each calendar year. Enumerates the duties of the Board. Declares that a community long-term care center shall: (1) provide the items and services listed in this Act to each individual who (a) is eligible for benefits under this part, (b) resides in the area served by such center, and (c) is certified as requiring such services; (2) evaluate and certify the long-term care needs of an individual for whom such care may be required in order to maintain such individual in an independent living arrangement which is reasonable given such individual's state of health and other circumstances (but not including such individual's economic circumstances); (3) maintain a continuous relationship with (and periodically evaluate not less than annually) each individual who is receiving any of the items and services listed in this Act; (4) provide full opportunity for such individual and his family to participate in the determinations and functions under this Act; (5) provide an organized system for making its existence and location known to all individuals in its service area who are eligible for benefits under this part, and for making known to such individuals the method or methods by which they may most efficiently obtain and use the services which it makes available; and (6) perform such other functions as the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare may by regulation prescribe in order to have such center most effectively carry out the purposes of this Act. Sets forth a formula by which payments to States for the reimbursement of community long-term care centers may be calculated. Directs the Secretary, after consultation with organizations representing the chief executives of the various States, and other interested parties, to develop and make available to community long-term care centers one or more methods of obtaining payment for the benefits covered under this Act on a prospective method, it may not alter its election without the prior approval of the Secretary. Provides that whenever the Secretary finds that the number of community long-term care centers electing a particular prospective payment method promulgated in accordance with this Act is not sufficient to provide an adequate basis for either the operation or evaluation of that method, the Secretary shall withdraw that method and allow the community long-term care centers which have elected such method to select another method within 30 days of notice of such withdrawal. Permits a Governor of a State to certify to the Secretary a method of prospective payment other than those promulgated under this Act. States that the determination of whether an individual is entitled to benefits under this Act shall be made by the Secretary in accordance with regulations prescribed by him. Provides for increases in supplemental security income benefits.

Bill· HRH.R. 2032 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide assistance for the planning and development of schools of veterinary medicine.

United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1977

Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to public and nonprofit private entities which are engaged in the development of new schools of veterinary medicine to assist in such development. Requires applying schools to demonstrate that there is a reasonable indication that non-Federal financial resources for development will be available and that Federal assistance will accelerate the date on which the school will be able to begin its teaching program.

Bill· HRH.R. 2030 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide assistance for the planning and development of schools of veterinary medicine.

United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1977

Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to public and nonprofit private entities which are engaged in the development of new schools of veterinary medicine to assist in such development. Requires applying schools to demonstrate that there is a reasonable indication that non-Federal financial resources for development will be available and that Federal assistance will accelerate the date on which the school will be able to begin its teaching program.

Bill· HRH.R. 2031 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide assistance for the planning and development of schools of veterinary medicine.

United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1977

Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to public and nonprofit private entities which are engaged in the development of new schools of veterinary medicine to assist in such development. Requires applying schools to demonstrate that there is a reasonable indication that non-Federal financial resources for development will be available and that Federal assistance will accelerate the date on which the school will be able to begin its teaching program.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 131 (95th)referred

Resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare should formulate and promulgate regulations governing all research involving recombinant DNA.

United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1977

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare should, by April 30, 1977, publish in the Federal Register proposed regulations governing all research involving recombinant DNA.

Bill· SS. 324 (95th)referred

Child and Maternal Health Care Extension Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1977

Child and Maternal Health Care Extension Act - Authorizes to be appropriated, under Title V (Grants to States for Maternal and Child Welfare) of the Social Security Act, for the purpose of enabling the States to diagnose, screen, and provide immediate limited treatment of child health and maternal health conditions, for each fiscal year a sum sufficient to carry out the purposes of this Act. Declares that such funds shall be used for making payments to States which have submitted, and had approved by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, State plans for establishment and operation of mobile health care facilities. Enumerates criteria which a State plan must meet prior to approval, including: (1) the existence and operation of a mobile health care team in each of the eligible counties within the State; (2) the establishment or designation of a single State agency to supervise the administration of the plan; and (3) the authorization of the State agency to carry out the plan in conformity with this Act. Requires the periodic review of the eligibility of all counties in each State. Provides that if the State agency supervising the administration of the State plan finds that: (1) the plan has been so changed that it no longer complies with the provisions of this Act; (2) in the administration of the plan there is a failure to comply substantially with this Act; or (3) an eligible county within the State is not included within the State plan; further payments will not be made to the State until the Secretary is satisfied that there will no longer be any such failure to comply. Amends Title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide payment for pediatric nurses services. Defines the terms used in this Act. Provides, under the Social Security Act, for: (1) the training of pediatric nurse practitioners; (2) the payment for services rendered by such pediatric nurse practitioner; (3) expanded services for crippled children; and (4) maternal and child health services for low-income families.

Bill· HRH.R. 1977 (95th)referred

Comprehensive National Health Care Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 January 1977

Comprehensive National Health Care Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to create a system of national health care benefits which will make comprehensive health services available to all residents of the United States. Title I: National Health Care Program - Repeals title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act. Establishes a health care benefits program covering: (1) inpatient hospital services; (2) physicians' services; (3) medical and other health services; (4) home health services; (5) post-hospital extended care services; (6) outpatient drugs and biologicals; (7) routine dental services; (8) developmental vision care services; as defined in regulations, routine eye and vision examinations, and eyeglasses; (9) hearing aids and examinations; (10) routine physical examinations and preventive services as defined in regulations; and (11) ambulance services in specified instances. Limits post-hospital extended care services to 180 days and home health care services coverage to 180 visits per year. Limits inpatient psychiatric hospital services to 45 days per year. States that every individual, without regard to race, sex, income or age, who is a resident of the United States shall be eligible for health care benefits. Directs the Social Security Administration to establish a separate account for each individual covered by this program. Requires the Administration to make payments to providers of services under the provisions of this Act. Sets forth conditions and limitations on payment for services. Allows payments for emergency hospital services furnished to individuals entitled to benefits under this Act. States that payment for major surgery and other specialized services may be made only when such services are furnished by specialists. States that payment may not be made for services furnished by a professional practitioner in a hospital which is not a participating provider of services, except for specified outpatient services. Establishes an area health care services board within each geographic area established by the Public Health Service Act. Enumerates regulations governing prospective payment methods under this Act. Requires providers of services to file an agreement with the Administration not to charge individuals for services for which individual is entitled to have payment made under this Act. Authorizes the Administration to enter into contracts with carriers to perform specified functions. States that payment for services rendered by a physician shall be made in accordance with a single fee schedule applicable throughout the designated geographical area. Establishes a National Health Care Formulary Committee, consisting of the Commissioner of Food and Drugs and three other individuals. Directs the Committee to compile, publish, and make available a National Health Care Formulary containing an alphabetical list of drugs, including specific dosage forms and strengths. Establishes a National Health Care Trust Fund, and a Board of Trustees to govern such fund. Directs the Board to report to Congress annually on the status and operation of the Fund. Defines terms used in this title. Provides criminal penalties for violations of the provisions of this Act. Establishes a Provider Reimbursement Review Board to hold hearings on cost reports filed by providers of services, if such provider is dissatisfied with a final determination of his cost report. States that at such hearing, the provider of services shall have the right to be represented by counsel. Creates a National Health Care Benefits Advisory Council to provide advice and recommendations for the consideration of the Administration with respect to this title. Directs the Administration to prescribe necessary regulations to carry out the provisions of this title. Imposes a special income tax to finance the health care program. Provides that one-half the amount paid may be taken as an income tax credit. Title II: Independent Social Security Administration - Establishes as an independent agency of the executive branch a Social Security Administration. States that the Administration shall administer the program established by this Act, in addition to the Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance program, and the black lung benefits program. Directs the Administration to study the most effective methods of providing economic security through social insurance. Requires the Administration to submit an annual report to Congress on its activities and recommendations for legislation. Abolishes the positions of Commissioners of Social Security. Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - States that existing employer-employee health benefits plans shall be unaffected by this Act. Makes technical and conforming amendments to the Social Security Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1991 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide assistance for research and development for improvement in delivery of health services to the critically ill.

United States · United States Congress · 17 January 1977

Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to nonprofit private entities: (1) for specified research and development projects designed to improve systems and delivery of health care for persons who are critically ill; (2) to support biomedical engineering projects for testing new instrumentation and systems for delivery of critical health care; and (3) for the establishment and initial operation of not more than ten critical care facilities for the delivery of health care to critically ill patients, which facilities would be used for clinical testing of new instrumentation and health care delivery systems and to train personnel in the use of such instrumentation and systems. Specifies conditions for such grants.

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