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Bill· HRH.R. 7223 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2018
Right Rebate Act of 2018 This bill requires drug manufacturers with Medicaid rebate agreements for covered outpatient drugs to disclose drug product information. Manufacturers are subject to civil penalties for knowingly misclassifying drugs. Manufacturers are also required to compensate for rebates that were initially underpaid as a result of misclassification (whether or not such misclassification was committed knowingly).
Bill· HRH.R. 7222 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2018
Megan Rondini Sexual Assault Victims Protection Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct a series of activities relating to sexual assault evidence and treatment. Among other things, HHS must establish a task force that addresses barriers to improving access to sexual assault forensic examiners, sexual assault nurse examiners, and other forensic medical examiners.
Bill· HRH.R. 7217 (115th)open
United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2018
Improving Medicaid Programs and Opportunities for Eligible Beneficiaries Act or the IMPROVE Act This bill establishes a state Medicaid option to provide for medical assistance with respect to coordinated care provided through a health home (i.e., a designated provider or team of health-care professionals) for children with medically complex conditions. States must determine payment methodologies in accordance with specified requirements; payments also temporarily qualify for an enhanced federal matching rate. The bill also makes a series of reductions relating to federal Medicaid expenditures. Among other changes, the bill reduces the federal matching rate for states that do not have required asset-verification programs for determining Medicaid eligibility. Further, drug manufacturers with Medicaid rebate agreements for covered outpatient drugs must disclose drug product information. Manufacturers are subject to civil penalties for knowingly misclassifying drugs. Manufacturers are also required to compensate for rebates that were initially underpaid as a result of misclassification (whether or not such misclassification was committed knowingly). Finally, the bill excludes specified wheelchairs and associated accessories from Medicare's competitive acquisition program (in which rates are set through a competitive bidding program rather than by an established fee schedule).
Bill· SS. 3728 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2018
Exercise and Fitness for All Act This bill requires the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board to develop guidelines for exercise or fitness service providers regarding the provision of accessible exercise or fitness equipment, and extends the disabled access tax credit to providers that implement such guidelines.
Bill· SS. 3711 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 December 2018
Opioid Treatment Surge Act This bill establishes a retroactive annual fee for opioid manufacturers, based on the manufacturer's share of the opioid drug market.
Bill· SS. 3702 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 December 2018
Right Rebate Act of 2018 This bill requires drug manufacturers with Medicaid rebate agreements for covered outpatient drugs to disclose drug product information. Manufacturers are subject to civil penalties for knowingly misclassifying drugs. Manufacturers are also required to compensate for rebates that were initially underpaid as a result of misclassification (whether or not such misclassification was committed knowingly).
Bill· SS. 3701 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 December 2018
Smoke-Free Schools Act of 2018 This bill prohibits the use of any tobacco product (e.g., electronic cigarette) within an indoor facility used for routine or regular provision of children's services, including health, day care, early development, education, or library services. Current law prohibits smoking within such facilities. The Food and Drug Administration must conduct studies of best practices to discourage the use of electronic cigarettes in schools.
Law· HRH.R. 7213 (115th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 3 December 2018
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 2018 This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office, headed by an Assistant Secretary. The Assistant Secretary shall serve as the principal advisor to DHS on weapons of mass destruction matters and strategies, and on coordinating efforts to counter weapons of mass destruction. The office shall coordinate DHS strategy and policy to plan, detect, and protect against the importation, possession, storage, transportation, development, or use of unauthorized chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear materials, devices, or agents. The Assistant Secretary shall establish the Securing the Cities program to detect and prevent terrorist attacks and other high consequence events utilizing nuclear or other radiological materials that pose a high risk to homeland security in high-risk urban areas. The bill establishes in the office a Chief Medical Officer who shall serve as the principal advisor to DHS on medical and public health issues. DHS shall transfer to the office all personnel, budget authority, and assets of the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office and the Office of Health Affairs.
Bill· HRH.R. 7212 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 December 2018
Violence Against Women Health Act of 2018 This bill reauthorizes through FY2023 the Department of Health and Human Services program that awards grants to support the health care system's response to domestic violence. The bill also modifies the program, including by requiring that grant funds be used to support specified training and resources for behavioral-health professionals.
Bill· HRH.R. 7189 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 November 2018
Expanding Transparency of Information and Safeguarding Toxics Act of 2018 or the ETO is Toxic Act This bill updates requirements for chemicals that pose an adverse public health risk. Specifically, the bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to publish an updated National Air Toxics Assessment once every two years. The assessment uses emissions data to estimate health risks from toxic air pollutants. The bill also requires the EPA to use data from its Integrated Risk Information System when conducting rulemaking with respect to chemicals that have been assessed in the system. For chemicals that are found to pose an adverse health risk, the EPA shall identify and do additional review on facilities that are significant sources of the chemical to determine whether the facility poses an adverse public health risk. Under the bill, chemicals identified as carcinogenic in the system must have a toxic chemical release form completed by the owner or operator of a facility. The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to consult with appropriate EPA offices regarding the future schedule of assessments of chemicals to be conducted under the system, the results or existing assessments, and concerns that may merit additional review. HHS must also administer personal exposure tests for chemicals that pose a new adverse public health risk to vulnerable populations, such as children. HHS must establish a Community Outreach Division to communicate risk assessments to affected communities.
Bill· SS. 3694 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 November 2018
This bill designates the Manhattan Campus of the New York Harbor Health Care System of the Department of Veterans Affairs in New York, New York, as the "Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus of the New York Harbor Health Care System."
Bill· SS. 3693 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 November 2018
This bill exempts additional comprehensive cancer centers from the Medicare prospective payment system for inpatient hospital services. Additionally, such hospitals may not be denied certain exemptions applicable to hospitals-within-hospitals based solely on specified third-party control.
Bill· SS. 3691 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 November 2018
Expanding Transparency of Information and Safeguarding Toxics (EtO is Toxic) Act of 2018 This bill updates requirements for chemicals that pose an adverse public health risk. Specifically, the bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to publish an updated National Air Toxics Assessment once every two years. The assessment uses emissions data to estimate health risks from toxic air pollutants. The bill also requires the EPA to use data from its Integrated Risk Information System when conducting rulemaking with respect to chemicals that have been assessed in the system. For chemicals that are found to pose an adverse health risk, the EPA shall identify and do additional review on facilities that are significant sources of the chemical to determine whether the facility poses an adverse public health risk. Under the bill, chemicals identified as carcinogenic in the system must have a toxic chemical release form completed by the owner or operator of a facility. The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to consult with appropriate EPA offices regarding the future schedule of assessments of chemicals to be conducted under the system, the results or existing assessments, and concerns that may merit additional review. HHS must also administer personal exposure tests for chemicals that pose a new adverse public health risk to vulnerable populations, such as children. HHS must establish a Community Outreach Division to communicate risk assessments to affected communities.
Bill· SS. 3687 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 November 2018
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act This bill provides for Medicare coverage of custom fabricated breast prostheses following the surgical removal of the breast (i.e., a mastectomy), including replacements of such prostheses. Currently, Medicare covers surgically implanted breast prostheses, as well as some external breast prostheses (e.g., post-surgical bras).
Bill· SS. 3685 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 November 2018
Nursing Where It's Needed Act or the Nurse WIN Act This bill repeals the prohibition under the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program that restricts nurses in the program from working for private entities that are not nonprofits.
Bill· SS. 3680 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 November 2018
Low Drug Prices Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish maximum prices for prescription drugs that are covered under specified federal programs (e.g., Medicare) based on drug prices in listed reference countries.
Bill· SS. 3679 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 November 2018
Readying Elders and Americans with Disabilities Inclusively for Disasters Act or the READI for Disaster Act This bill establishes a series of programs and requirements relating to disaster preparedness for individuals with disabilities and the elderly, including grant programs and a national commission.
Report· HearingS.Hrg.115-871published
United States · United States Senate · 28 November 2018
Bill· HRH.R. 7177 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 November 2018
Shared Accountability for Improved Patient Outcomes Act of 2018 This bill makes a series of changes relating to value-based arrangements for health care, including exempting certain such arrangements from prohibitions against illegal remunerations and physician self-referrals.
Bill· SS. 3660 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 November 2018
Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2018 This bill establishes a series of programs and requirements relating to the health of minority populations, including provisions to improve data collection, health literacy, health workforce diversity, and overall access to health care.
Bill· SS. 10 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 November 2018
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income payments received under the federally funded student loan repayment program for full-time faculty members of dental schools with programs in general, pediatric, or public health dentistry. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress on the participation of dental providers and faculty in areas and schools receiving funding under the program.
Bill· SS. 3657 (115th)open
United States · United States Congress · 26 November 2018
Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize through FY2024 several programs relating to traumatic brain injuries, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant program for state surveillance systems that monitor traumatic brain injuries. The bill also authorizes the CDC to collect data regarding the prevalence and incidence of concussions.
Bill· SS. 3656 (115th)open
United States · United States Congress · 26 November 2018
Department of Energy Veterans' Health Initiative Act This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a research program in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing that is focused on the development of tools to: (1) solve big data challenges associated with veterans' health care, and (2) support the Department of Veterans Affairs in identifying potential health risks and challenges. DOE shall carry out a pilot program to develop tools for big data analytics in order to advance artificial intelligence technologies to solve complex big data challenges.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 705 (115th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 26 November 2018
Designates December 3, 2018, as National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day. (Phenylketonuria or PKU is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder that can cause intellectual disability and other neurological problems.)
Bill· HRH.R. 7157 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 November 2018
Chiropractic Patients' Freedom of Choice Act of 2018 This bill expands Medicare coverage of chiropractic services to include all services provided by chiropractors, rather than only subluxation corrections through manual manipulation of the spine.
Bill· HRH.R. 7141 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 November 2018
Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act This bill requires the Department of Labor to address workplace violence in the health care and social service sectors. Specifically, Labor must promulgate an occupational safety and health standard that requires certain employers in the health care and social service sectors, as well as employers in sectors that conduct activities similar to the activities in the health care and social service sectors, to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for protecting health care workers, social service workers, and other personnel from workplace violence.
Bill· HRH.R. 7149 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 November 2018
Protecting Married Seniors from Impoverishment Act This bill makes permanent certain provisions regarding Medicaid eligibility that protect against spousal impoverishment for recipients of home and community-based services. Under current law, these provisions expire on December 31, 2018.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1154 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 November 2018
Applauds the growth in research and development into new therapies for rare diseases and the resulting number of FDA-approved therapies for those living with rare diseases, and affirms the need to continue supporting such research and development. Recognizes that significant research and development efforts and related investments are needed to develop therapies to treat and cure thousands of rare diseases for which no treatment options are currently available.
Bill· HRH.R. 7136 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 November 2018
Long-Term InVestment in Education for Wellness Act or the LIVE Well Act This bill expands the scope of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) grant program, as well as the scope of local school wellness policies created under the National School Lunch Program or other federal child nutrition programs, to include eating disorder prevention and long-term health practices.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1148 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 November 2018
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 703 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 November 2018
Expresses support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 690 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 November 2018
Affirms the importance of the Orphan Drug Act. Recognizes that significant research and development efforts and related investments are needed to develop therapies to treat and cure thousands of rare diseases for which no treatment options are currently available.
Bill· HRH.R. 7128 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 November 2018
VA Survey of Cannabis Use Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide for a survey of veterans and VA health care providers regarding cannabis use by veterans.
Bill· SS. 3620 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 November 2018
Chiropractic Health Parity for Military Beneficiaries Act This bill directs the Department of Defense to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits through the TRICARE program to uniformed service members who are not on active duty and to uniformed service retirees. (Active duty members of the uniformed services are currently eligible for chiropractic services and benefits through the Chiropractic Health Care Program.)
Bill· SS. 3619 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 November 2018
Non-Emergency Ambulance Transportation Sustainability and Accountability (NEATSA) Act of 2018 This bill decreases the percentage by which Medicare payments must be reduced in 2019 for nonemergency ambulance transports of end-stage renal disease patients. Beginning in 2020, the bill increases the percentage reduction for certain providers that mostly furnish such services.
Bill· HRH.R. 7122 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 November 2018
Shared Accountability for Improved Patient Outcomes Act of 2018 This bill makes a series of changes relating to value-based arrangements for health care, including exempting certain such arrangements from prohibitions against illegal remunerations and physician self-referrals.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 141 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 November 2018
Expresses the sense of Congress that public health professionals are to be celebrated, commended, and thanked on Public Health Thank You Day for their profoundly important contributions to the nation.
Bill· SS. 3610 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 November 2018
Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2018 This bill allows any Medicare beneficiary to enter into a contract with an eligible professional, regardless of whether the professional is a participating or non-participating physician or practitioner, for any item or service covered by Medicare. Such beneficiaries may submit a claim for Medicare payment in the amount that would otherwise apply, except that, where the professional is considered to be non-participating, payment shall be paid as if the professional were participating. An eligible professional is a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, certified registered nurse anesthetist, certified nurse-midwife, clinical social worker, clinical psychologist, physical or occupational therapist, qualified speech-language pathologist, or qualified audiologist. A Medicare beneficiary must agree in writing in such a contract to: (1) pay the eligible professional for a Medicare-covered item or service; and (2) submit, in lieu of the eligible professional, a claim for Medicare payment. However, a beneficiary may negotiate, as a term of the contract, for the eligible professional to file such claims on the beneficiary's behalf. The bill preempts state laws from limiting the amount of charges for physician and practitioner services for which Medicare payment is made.
Bill· HRH.R. 7116 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 November 2018
Suicide Prevention Assistance Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to award grants to primary care offices for self-harm and suicide prevention services, including screenings. SAMHSA must also develop standards of practice for conducting such screenings.
Bill· HRH.R. 7105 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 October 2018
Brian Tally VA Medical Care and Liability Improvement Act This bill subjects independent contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) who provide medical care to veterans at VA facilities to the same federal tort laws for medical malpractice that apply to VA health care personnel. An insurance claim for malpractice benefits by a contractor-defendant shall be subrogated to the United States. The VA shall: (1) revoke the authorization to provide VA care of a contractor who has been the defendant in at least three cases during a five-year period that resulted in a judgment or settlement against the United States, and (2) bring an adverse action against certain VA health care personnel for similar reasons.
Bill· HRH.R. 7103 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 October 2018
Suicide Prevention Analytics Act of 2018 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to establish a pilot program that expands surveillance of self-harm and suicidal thoughts and behavior. The pilot program must be implemented through state and local public health departments.
Bill· HRH.R. 7102 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 October 2018
Expand Navigators' Resources for Outreach, Learning, and Longevity Act of 2018 or the ENROLL Act of 2018 This bill revises provisions regarding navigator programs, which assist consumers in understanding their coverage options and finding coverage on health-insurance exchanges. Specifically, the bill (1) requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to support navigator programs associated with federally facilitated health-insurance exchanges, (2) provides for outreach and educational activities with respect to such exchanges, and (3) otherwise modifies provisions regarding navigator programs associated with federally facilitated or state-operated health-insurance exchanges.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1133 (115th)open
United States · United States Congress · 26 October 2018
Expresses support for the designation of National Pressure Ulcer/Injury Prevention Day.
Bill· HRH.R. 7101 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 October 2018
This bill (1) expands eligibility for state Medicaid buy-in programs to include individuals under 65 years of age; (2) removes certain work restrictions relating to children's insurance benefits under the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program for individuals with disabilities who have reached retirement age; and (3) authorizes reentitlement to such OASDI benefits under certain circumstances.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1135 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 October 2018
Acknowledges the immense value of three-dimensional digital breast tomosynthesis and expresses support for this lifesaving technology. (Three-dimensional digital breast tomosynthesis is a type of digital mammography that is used for the detection and treatment of breast cancer.)
Bill· HRH.R. 7084 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 October 2018
Hospital Competition Act of 2018 This bill establishes a series of programs and requirements relating to hospital costs, payments, and infrastructure, including a requirement for hospitals, as a condition of Medicare participation, to publish the prices charged for specified services that are highly utilized.
Bill· HRH.R. 7083 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 October 2018
Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2018 This bill provides for coverage under Medicare of certain genetic counseling services.
Bill· HRH.R. 7079 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 October 2018
Corrections Public Health and Community Re-entry Act of 2018 This bill authorizes the National Institute of Corrections to make grants to, and enter cooperative agreements with, state and local governments to develop, implement, or expand medication-assisted treatment for incarcerated individuals who are addicted to opioids.
Bill· HRH.R. 7063 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 October 2018
Liver Illness Visibility, Education, and Research Act of 2018 This bill establishes a series of programs and requirements relating to liver disease awareness and research.
Bill· SS. 3608 (115th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 October 2018
Care Corps Demonstration Act of 2018 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants for local care corps programs. Such programs must provide support services for the elderly and individuals with disabilities, particularly services that promote independent living.