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United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2018
Maximizing Outcomes for Moms through Medicaid Improvement and Enhancement of Services Act or the MOMMIES Act This bill establishes a series of programs and requirements under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) relating to maternal health, including by expanding eligibility for coverage from 60 days to one year after the last day of pregnancy.
United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2018
Addiction Treatment Quality Improvement Act of 2018 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to assess the status of Medicare quality measures regarding opioid- and substance-use disorders and to develop a plan to address any gaps.
United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2018
Connecting Opportunities through Mobility Metrics and Unlocking Transportation Efficiencies Act or the COMMUTE Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation to carry out an accessibility data pilot program. The purpose of the pilot program is to develop or make available an accessibility data set for states and metropolitan or rural planning organizations to improve their transportation planning by measuring the level of access to important destinations such as jobs, health care facilities, child care services, educational and workforce training facilities, affordable housing, and food sources.
United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2018
Education for Disposal of Unused Opioids Act of 2018 or the EDU Act of 2018 This bill requires Medicare medication therapy management programs and Medicare Advantage in-home health risk assessments to include information about the safe disposal of prescription drugs.
United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2018
Designates September 2018 as Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring of the lungs that causes breathing problems.) Expresses continued support for more robust and accelerated research to develop more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and to ultimately find a cure for the disease. Recognizes the ongoing courage and contributions of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis who participate in clinical trials. Commends the dedication of those working to improve the quality of life of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those individuals.
United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2018
Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 the Emergency Medical Services for Children grant program. The program is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration and focuses on improving emergency health care for children who are seriously ill or injured.
United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2018
Basic Health Program Expansion Act of 2018 This bill expands eligibility for basic health programs that are established by states (i.e., programs for low-income individuals who do not qualify for Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or other minimum essential coverage).
United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2018
Designates September 2018 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Declares that steps should be taken to: (1) raise awareness of prostate cancer, (2) encourage prostate cancer research, and (3) improve access to care for prostate cancer.
United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2018
This bill provides statutory authority for, and extends, a specified methodology used to calculate the minimum Medicare hospital wage index for all-urban states.
United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2018
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Improvement Act of 2018 This bill doubles the number of authorized special masters in the Office of Special Masters within the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, which decides claims under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2018
Expresses support for the designation of Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring of the lungs that causes breathing problems.) Expresses continued support for more robust and accelerated research to develop more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and to ultimately find a cure for the disease. Recognizes the ongoing courage and contributions of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis who participate in clinical trials. Commends the dedication of those working to improve the quality of life of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those individuals.
United States · United States Senate · 18 September 2018
United States · United States Congress · 18 September 2018
Expresses support for the designation of September as National Suicide Prevention Month. Recognizes suicide as a serious and preventable public health problem and declares suicide prevention as a priority. Promotes awareness that there is no single cause for suicide.
United States · United States Congress · 18 September 2018
Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2018 This bill extends and otherwise revises specified Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs and services, including those related to health care, benefits, and homeless veteran reintegration. TITLE I--EXTENSIONS OF AUTHORITY Subtitle A--Health Care Matters (Sec. 101) The bill extends through FY2020 copayment guidelines for hospital care and nursing home care. (Sec. 102) The bill extends through FY2020 VA authority to provide nursing home care to certain veterans with service-connected disabilities. (Sec. 103) The bill removes appropriations limitations on family caregiver assistance for veterans. (Sec. 104) The bill makes permanent the authority of the VA to recover from a third party the costs of care for a non-service-connected disability. (Sec. 105) VA authority to transfer real property is extended through FY2020. (Sec. 106) The bill extends through FY2020 a pilot program for providing child care for veterans receiving health care. (Sec. 107) The bill extends through FY2020 the VA's grant authority for programs related to rural veteran transportation in connection with the provision of medical care. (Sec. 108) The bill extends through FY2020 a pilot program related to reintegration and counseling in retreat settings for women veterans. (Sec. 109) The bill extends through FY2019 an initiative to assess the feasibility of paying actual travel expenses in connection with veterans receiving care from VA centers. Subtitle B--Benefits Matters (Sec. 121) The bill makes permanent the authority of the VA to assist certain veterans with difficulty ambulating in acquiring and adapting housing with special features. (Sec. 122) The bill extends through FY2020 grants to encourage the development of new assistive technologies for specially adapted housing. (Sec. 123) The bill makes permanent the authority of the VA to guarantee certain mortgage-backed securities. (Sec. 124) The bill makes permanent provisions related to calculating the value of foreclosed property. (Sec. 125) The bill extends through FY2019 the VA's authority regarding property management. (Sec. 126) The bill makes permanent the authority of the VA to provide rehabilitation and vocational benefits for members and former members of the armed services with severe injuries or illnesses. (Sec. 127) The bill extends through FY2020 the agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to research associations between diseases and certain chemical compounds in herbicides. Subtitle C--Homeless Veterans Matters (Sec. 141) The bill extends through FY2020 a program for homeless veteran reintegration. (Sec. 142) The bill extends through FY2020 a reintegration program for homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children. (Sec. 143) This bill extends through FY2020 referral and counseling services for veterans at risk for homelessness transitioning from institutional living. (Sec. 144) This bill extends through FY2020 programs providing outreach services and other assistance to homeless veterans and veterans with severe mental illness. (Sec. 145) The bill increases the amounts authorized to be appropriated in FY2018 and FY2019 for financial assistance for entities that support very low-income veteran families in permanent housing. (Sec. 146) The bill extends through FY2020 grant programs for homeless veterans with special needs. (Sec. 147) The bill extends through FY2022 the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans. Subtitle D--Other Matters (Sec. 161) The bill extends through FY2020 the authority to transport individuals to and from VA facilities. (Sec. 162) The bill extends through FY2019 the authority for operation of the VA's regional office in Manila, Philippines. (Sec. 163) The bill extends through FY2020 authorization of appropriations for the VA to provide monthly assistance allowances to specified veterans participating in Olympic programs. (Sec. 164) The bill extends through 2020 the VA's reporting requirement regarding equitable relief. (Sec. 165) The bill extends through FY2020 the authorization of appropriations for the Adaptive Sports Program for disabled veterans and members of the Armed Forces. (Sec. 166) The bill: (1) extends through FY2022 the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans, and (2) requires the committee to report on relevant VA activities every other year rather than every year. TITLE II--IMPROVEMENT OF HEALTH CARE FROM DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (Sec. 201) The bill provides that modifications to contracts under the Veterans Community Care Program are not subject to specified bid requirements. (Sec. 203) Veterans Care Agreement coverage is expanded to any individual eligible for services through the VA. (The Veterans Care Agreement is a program that provides third-party health care if health care is not feasibly available from a VA facility.) (Sec. 204) The VA is allowed (currently, required) to deduct overpayments from payments owed to a health care entity. The VA may also use other means to collect overpayments. (Sec. 205) The bill expands eligibility for specified mental health services to veterans eligible for, but not enrolled in, VA health care. (Sec. 206) The bill expands the network of prescription drug monitoring programs accessible to VA health care providers to include state and regional programs not a part of the national network. (Sec. 207) The bill eliminates reporting requirements related to activities contracted out by the VA. (Sec. 208) The VA must complete additional reporting regarding the availability of opioid receptor antagonists (e.g., naloxone). (Sec. 209) The bill expands certain health care assessment reports to include the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. (Sec. 210) The bill authorizes a specified medical facility project in West Los Angeles, California. (Sec. 211) The bill extends a veterans medical school scholarship program to the entering class of 2020. TITLE III--OTHER MATTERS (Sec. 301) An educational institution providing educational benefits to veterans must charge in-state tuition rates for certain veterans entitled to rehabilitation as a condition of the institution's participation in certain VA education benefit programs. (Sec. 302) The bill revises conflict of interest restrictions for VA employees related to educational institutions. Specifically, the bill removes advance notice and hearing requirements regarding conflict waivers, limits the restrictions to those VA employees working on education benefit programs, and reduces the punishment for such activity. (Sec. 303) The bill revises VA authority to enter into certain leases at the West Los Angeles, California, campus. Specifically, in the case of previous mismanagement, the VA may not enter into a new lease or land-sharing agreement until the VA certifies compliance with certain audit reports or evaluations.
United States · United States Congress · 18 September 2018
CT Colonography Screening for Colorectal Cancer Act of 2018 This bill alters Medicare requirements in order to: (1) provide Medicare coverage for screening computed tomography colonography (CTC) as a colorectal cancer screening test, and (2) exclude screening CTC from a special Medicare payment rule applicable to certain imaging services.
United States · United States Congress · 18 September 2018
Improving Coverage for Substance Use Disorder Recovery Expansion Act This bill allows state Medicaid programs to cover certain inpatient substance-use disorder treatment services for individuals who are 21 to 64 years of age.
United States · United States Congress · 18 September 2018
Native American Suicide Prevention Act of 2018 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require a state or state-designated entity receiving support from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for development and implementation of a statewide youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategy to agree to collaborate with each of the state's federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, and Native Hawaiian health care systems regarding the strategy.
United States · United States Congress · 18 September 2018
This bill alters the payment methodology under the Medicare prospective payment system for home health services, including by eliminating the requirement that such methodology include certain behavioral assumptions regarding the implementation of specified changes to units of payment and case-mix adjustment factors.
United States · United States Congress · 18 September 2018
Designates September 22, 2018, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Recognizes that there are cost-effective falls prevention programs and policies. Commends the Falls Free Coalition and others for their efforts to increase awareness of falls prevention. Recognizes: (1) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for its work to make falls prevention a routine part of clinical care, and (2) the Administration for Community Living for its work to promote access to evidence-based programs and services.
United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2018
Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2018 This bill establishes the Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security; the commission must report on specified information relating to Medicare and the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program, including potential program reforms to prevent fraud.
United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2018
Covering Life-saving Investigations Needed in Cancer and Other Life-threatening Conditions through Timely use of Resources for Easy and Affordable Treatment from Medicaid for Enrollees in Need Today Act or the CLINICAL TREATMENT Act This bill requires state Medicaid programs to cover routine patient costs for items and services that are provided in connection with a qualifying clinical trial regarding cancer or other life-threatening conditions.
United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2018
Supporting Positive Outcomes After Release Act This bill prohibits a state Medicaid program from terminating an individual's medical assistance enrollment because the individual is incarcerated, if the individual was enrolled in medical assistance immediately before becoming an inmate or becomes eligible to enroll while an inmate. However, a state may still suspend an inmate's enrollment.
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 2018
Supporting Positive Outcomes After Release Act This bill prohibits a state Medicaid program from terminating an individual's medical assistance enrollment because the individual is incarcerated, if the individual was enrolled in medical assistance immediately before becoming an inmate or becomes eligible to enroll while an inmate. However, a state may still suspend an inmate's enrollment.
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 2018
Puerto Rico Integrity in Medicare Advantage Act This bill temporarily establishes geographic adjustments for certain Medicare Advantage payment formulations, and specifies that a certain percentage of corresponding payment increases must be directed toward compensating providers in Puerto Rico.
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 2018
Patient Navigation Assistance Act of 2018 This bill requires state Medicaid programs to cover patient navigator services.
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 2018
Rare Disease Fund Act of 2018 or the RaD Fund Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to organize the Rare Disease Therapeutics Corporation to purchase rights to, fund the development of, and sell ownership interests in drugs, biological products, and medical devices for rare diseases.
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 2018
Make Schools Safer Act This bill directs the Institute of Education Sciences to make available to elementary and secondary school officials, including school counselors, rigorous research for improving school safety. Such research may include best practices for: (1) educating appropriate school personnel on techniques for identifying students who may pose a violent threat; and (2) collaborating with health care professionals, state and local law enforcement, youth organizations, and parents.
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 2018
This joint resolution nullifies a rule issued on August 3, 2018, by the Department of Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services regarding short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans. Short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans are plans that may only offer coverage for a limited amount of time under law and that are exempt from the market requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (e.g., coverage of individuals with preexisting conditions). The rule increases the maximum authorized duration of such plans from less than 3 months (including renewals) to an initial maximum duration of less than 12 months (with a total duration of up to 36 months, including renewals). The rule took effect October 2, 2018.
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 2018
Expresses support for the designation of National Suicide Prevention Month. Recognizes suicide as a preventable public health problem and declares that suicide prevention should be a priority. Promotes awareness that there is no single cause for suicide.
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 2018
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should support protections in law for individuals with pre-existing conditions and, in the case of a court ruling that would hinder such protections, act swiftly to reinstate such protections.
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 2018
Expresses the sense of Congress that medical students and practitioners should receive additional training in pain management and opioid-prescribing practices.
United States · United States Congress · 12 September 2018
Mental Health Telemedicine Expansion Act This bill excludes certain mental health telehealth services from specified requirements under Medicare, including originating site requirements.
United States · United States Congress · 12 September 2018
Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to develop guidance for states on how to obtain federal reimbursement under Medicaid for substance use disorder telehealth services, including services provided in school-based health centers.
United States · United States Congress · 12 September 2018
Expresses support for the designation of Balance Awareness Week and recognizes the importance of raising public awareness about vestibular (inner ear balance) disorders.
United States · United States Congress · 12 September 2018
Reducing Administrative Costs and Burdens in Health Care Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to take a series of actions to reduce unnecessary costs and administrative burdens in the health care system, including a grant program for states to establish commissions targeting such costs.
United States · United States Congress · 12 September 2018
Neonatal Abstinence Intervention Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to issue guidance for state Medicaid programs to improve care for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their parents or guardians.
United States · United States Congress · 12 September 2018
Designates September 2018 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. Expresses support for: (1) research to find better treatments and a cure for spinal cord injuries, and (2) clinical trials for new therapies for individuals living with paralysis. Commends the dedication of organizations, researchers, doctors, and others that are working to improve the quality of life for individuals living with spinal cord injuries and for their families.
United States · United States Congress · 12 September 2018
Designates the week beginning September 9, 2018, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week. Commends direct support professionals for being integral to long-term support and services for individuals with disabilities. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the successful implementation of the public policies affecting individuals with disabilities depends on the dedication of direct support professionals.
United States · United States Congress · 10 September 2018
Humane Correctional Health Care Act This bill allows states to cover inmates of public institutions under Medicaid.
United States · United States Congress · 7 September 2018
Strengthening the Health Care Fraud Prevention Task Force Act of 2018 This bill establishes statutory authority for a partnership between health insurance plans, government agencies, law enforcement, and health care organizations in order to detect and prevent health care waste, fraud, and abuse. Among other requirements, the partnership must: (1) promote data sharing between partners, (2) analyze data to identify fraudulent practices, (3) refer potential criminal cases to law enforcement, and (4) conduct education and outreach.
United States · United States Congress · 7 September 2018
Know the Cost Act of 2018 This bill prohibits a health insurance plan or pharmacy benefits manager from restricting a pharmacy from informing an enrollee of any difference between the cost of a drug under the plan and the cost of the drug without health insurance coverage. (Such restrictions are commonly referred to as gag clauses.)
United States · United States Congress · 7 September 2018
Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program, which is a grant program administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration. The program focuses on improving emergency health care for children who are seriously ill or injured.
United States · United States Congress · 7 September 2018
Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act This bill requires the Administration on Aging to award grants and take other specified actions to address the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults.
United States · United States Congress · 6 September 2018
Health Coverage Reporting Paperwork Reduction Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the reporting requirements for providers of minimum essential health insurance coverage. Under current law, statements regarding the health coverage must be submitted to the Internal Revenue Service and the covered individuals who are named in the statements. The bill provides that the statements for covered individuals are only required to be provided upon request of the individuals.
United States · United States Congress · 6 September 2018
Depression Side Effect Labeling Awareness Act of 2018 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the label of a drug that has an increased risk of suicide or depression to prominently display such risk.
United States · United States Congress · 6 September 2018
Accountability in Opioid Advertising Act This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration to prioritize the review of advertising and other promotional materials for drug for serious, life-threatening diseases or conditions or substance use disorders, especially opioids (drugs with effects similar to opium, such as certain pain medications) and drugs used in the treatment of opioid use disorders.
United States · United States Congress · 6 September 2018
Veterans Health Care Staffing Improvement Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a Docs-to-Doctors Program to recruit individuals separating from the Armed Forces who served in a health care capacity in the Armed Forces. The VA shall also implement a uniform credentialing process for certain health care employees of the Veterans Health Administration and advanced practice registered nurses.
United States · United States House of Representatives · 5 September 2018
United States · United States Congress · 5 September 2018
DEA Enforcement and Authority Act of 2018 This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to modify enforcement authorities of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The bill modifies the required elements of an order to show cause issued by the DEA before it denies, revokes, or suspends a registration for a CSA violation. Specifically, it eliminates the requirement for an order to show cause to notify the registrant of the opportunity to submit a corrective action plan. Additionally, the bill modifies the standard of review for an immediate suspension order. Currently, the DEA may immediately suspend the registration of a controlled substances manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser to prevent imminent danger to the public health and safety. This bill lowers the standard for determining imminent danger to the public health and safety—from substantial likelihood of an immediate threat that harm will occur to probable cause to believe an imminent threat that harm or diversion will occur.
United States · United States Congress · 5 September 2018
This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from awarding grants to develop video games.