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Bill· HRH.R. 3330 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1977
Health Care Expenditures Regulation Review Act - Requires any officer or agency in the executive branch of the Federal Government to submit all proposed health care regulations to each House of Congress. Sets forth the procedure by which a proposed health care regulation shall become effective. Directs the head of any Federal department or agency to give 60 days notice to the relevant committees of the House of Representatives and Congress, prior to initial publication of any regulation which relates to: (1) costs or expenditures of, or reimbursements to, individuals or providers of health care; or (2) the fixing of any rate or charge.
Bill· HRH.R. 3301 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide payment for occupational therapy services under the supplementary medical insurance program.
Bill· HRH.R. 3296 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to determine, on the basis of medical evidence, whether purchase of durable medical equipment by a patient pursuant to title XVIII would be less costly or more practical than rental of such equipment. Allows the Secretary to waive the 20 percent coinsurance amount with respect to purchases of durable medical equipment whenever the purchase price of the equipment is at least 25 percent less than the reasonable charge for comparable new equipment. Directs the Secretary to encourage suppliers of durable medical equipment to make their equipment available to individuals entitled to benefits under title XVIII.
Bill· HRH.R. 3292 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to authorize payment for specified services performed by chiropractors, including x-rays and physical examinations, and related routine laboratory tests.
Bill· HRH.R. 3252 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 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. 3232 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Continuing Care Consumer Protection Act - Directs that no federally assisted continuing care institution, including such institutions which are engaged in interstate commerce, may require any transfer of property, or any cash payment in addition to or in lieu of the institution's regular periodic charges for the care and services involved from any individual in return for, or as a condition of the provision to such individual of, medical, nursing, custodial, or other long-term care except under, and in accordance with, a written contract or agreement which sets forth the rights and obligations of the institution and such individual. Sets forth requirements which must be met by such contracts in order to conform to this Act, including: (1) full written financial disclosure to potential patients prior to the time the contract is entered into; (2) a complete description of the services to be rendered; (3) a description of the method by which any payment is to be made; and (4) a statement that termination of the contract will be permitted upon 90-days notice to the nonterminating party. Requires that the financial records of each institution subject to this Act shall be audited not less than once each year. Directs each such institution to maintain financial reserves sufficient to meet its obligations under continuing care contracts. Specifies that in any case where an institution subject to this Act is in the process of construction or major rehabilitation at the time a payment is made to it, such payment shall be held in escrow. States that any institution which fails to comply with the requirements of this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall upon conviction thereof be fined not more than $5,000. Allows any party to a continuing care contract, injured by reason of the institution's noncompliance with this Act, to sue therefor in the district court of the United States without respect to the amount in controversy, and shall be entitled to recover damages together with the cost of suit, including reasonable attorney's fees.
Bill· HRH.R. 3231 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Amends Titles XVIII (Medicare), XIX (Medicaid), and XX (Grants to States for Services) of the Social Security Act to establish the Special Commission on Quality Assurance and Utilization Control in Home Health Care. States that the Commission shall be composed of 20 members appointed by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Sets forth the fields of experience and expertise from which Commission members are to be drawn, including five representatives of professional groups with expertise in accreditation and three who are recipients of benefits under Medicare, Medicaid, or under a State plan of services. Requires Senate approval of the member designated chairman of the Commission. States that the function and duty of the Commission shall be: (1) to conduct a full and complete study, investigation, and review of the provision of home health care and services to individuals in the United States, including care and services furnished by agencies which do not qualify as providers of services under the Social Security Act as well as care and services furnished by agencies which do so qualify, with the particular objective of determining: (a) the extent to which additional quality assurance and utilization control in the provision of such care and services is needed; and (b) the manner in which the standards, conditions, and requirements of Title XVIII, Title XIX, or Title XX should be modified in order to provide additional assurance and control; and (2) to develop, on the basis of such study, investigates and review a detailed plan for quality assurance and utilization control in home health care. Directs the submission to the Secretary and the Congress of the required plan within one year of the appointment of the majority of the members of the Commission. Requires the Secretary, within 90 days of the submission of such plan, to issue regulations making such modifications in the Social Security Act as may be necessary to implement the plan and carry out the Commission's accompanying recommendations, and to submit to the Congress any recommendations which would require a change in existing law.
Bill· HRH.R. 3191 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
DNA Research Act - Expresses the finding of Congress that all research with regard to DNA is either in interstate commerce or substantially affects such commerce. Requires the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to promulgate guidelines for research involving DNA. Prohibits the granting of a patent on any procedure or organism resulting from such research unless all guidelines have been adhered to, and full disclosure has been made, regarding such process or organism. Imposes strict civil liability on persons carrying out such research for all injury to persons or property caused by such research. Authorizes the Secretary to issue licenses for research involving DNA. Prohibits any person from soliciting or accepting any specimen for research involving DNA or conducting such research unless a license for such research has been issued. Authorizes the Secretary to revoke, suspend, or limit such licenses for specified violations. Authorizes the Attorney General, at the Secretary's request, to bring suit to enjoin any activity by a research facility, licensed under this Act, which is believed by the Secretary to be unreasonably hazardous to the public health. Gives the Secretary authority to inspect facilities engaged in DNA research. Imposes criminal penalties for violation of this Act. Authorizes the court to render any person or entity convicted of such violation ineligible for Federal funds. Prohibits any research facility employer from discharging or discriminating against any employee because such employee is involved in a proceeding under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3144 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 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. 3146 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide payment for outpatient prescription drugs under the supplementary medical insurance program.
Bill· SS. 621 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1977
DNA Research Act - Expresses the finding of Congress that all research with regard to DNA is either in interstate commerce or substantially affects such commerce. Requires the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to promulgate guidelines for research involving DNA. Prohibits the granting of a patent on any procedure or organism resulting from such research unless all guidelines have been adhered to, and full disclosure has been made regarding such process or organism. Imposes strict civil liability on persons carrying out such research for all injury to persons or property caused by research. Authorizes the Secretary to issue licenses for research involving DNA. Prohibits any person from soliciting or accepting any specimen for research involving DNA or conducting such research unless a license for such research has been issued. Authorizes the Secretary to revoke, suspend, or limit such licenses for specified violations. Authorizes the Attorney General, at the Secretary's request, to bring suit to enjoin any activity by a research facility, licensed under this Act, which is believed by the Secretary to be unreasonably hazardous to the public health. Gives the Secretary authority to inspect facilities engaged in DNA research. Imposes criminal penalties for violation of this Act. Authorizes the court to render any person or entity convicted of such violation ineligible for Federal funds. Prohibits any research facility employer from discharging or discriminating against any employee because such employee is involved in a proceeding under this Act.
Bill· SS. 631 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1977
Public Health Price Protection Act - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, whenever it appears in the case of any drug that: (1) its continued availability by reason of its general use by the medical profession may be in the public interest; (2) the usage and price levels of such drugs are such that the volume of commerce therein may not be insubstantial; and (3) either there are fewer than four producers of such drug in the United States or the average price of such drug to the consumer is five times the direct cost to the producer, to immediately so certify to the Federal Trade Commission. Stipulates that if the Commission finds that the existence of a patent relating to the manufacture, use, or sale of such drug has constituted a substantial contributing factor to the high price of such drug, it shall institute a public rulemaking proceeding to determine whether such patent should be subject to mandatory licensing. Specifies procedures for the formulation of rules by the Commission in determining a proper price and licensing procedure. Imposes a civil penalty for violation of mandatory licensing rules. Provides for judicial review of such rules.
Bill· SS. 617 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1977
Stipulates that under the Civilian Health and Medical Plan of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS) the services of a professional psychiatric nurse may be provided without any requirement that such services be prescribed by a physician or that such a nurse be referred, assigned, or supervised by a physician.
Bill· SS. 618 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1977
Stipulates that under the Civilian Health and Medical Plan of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS) the services of a licensed registered nurse may be provided without any requirement that such services by prescribed by a physician or that such a nurse be referred, assigned, or supervised by a physician.
Bill· HRH.R. 3113 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1977
Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide payment for rural health clinic services pursuant to program of Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for the Aged and Disabled of such Title.
Bill· HRH.R. 3053 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Extends the coverage for dental services provided under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include any services which may be performed by a doctor of dental surgery or of dental medicine and to authorize payment under the Medicare program for all inpatient hospital services furnished in connection with dental procedures requiring hospitalization.
Bill· HRH.R. 3041 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 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.
Bill· HRH.R. 3067 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
National School-Age Mother and Child Health Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to designated State agencies to meet part of the cost of planning and coordinating services for school age girls and their children. Sets forth requirements which the State plans must meet before receiving such grants, including: comprehensive health care to school-age girls (associated with the continuation of pregnancy) and to their children, family planning and counseling, infant and child day care and a coordinated program of social services. Prohibits the collection by, or submission to, the Federal or State Government of identifying information of persons receiving services under this program. Establishes a unit within the Maternal and Child Health Service of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to administer and coordinate the program established by this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3052 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Extends the coverage for dental services provided under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include any services which may be performed by a doctor of dental surgery or of dental medicine and to authorize payment under the Medicare program for all inpatient hospital services furnished in connection with dental procedures requiring hospitalization.
Bill· HRH.R. 3010 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Amends Title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide payment for podiatrist's services under the medical assistance program.
Bill· HRH.R. 2916 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide payment for optometrists' services and eyeglasses under the supplementary medical insurance program.
Bill· HRH.R. 2915 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 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. 2856 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Authorizes each State in which interstate ambulance service originates to regulate such service.
Bill· HRH.R. 2797 (95th)referred
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 and enter into contracts with public or nonprofit colleges and universities for the purpose of developing graduate programs for nurses in geriatrics and gerontology.
Bill· HRH.R. 2812 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide that in determining the reasonable reimbursable cost of inpatient nursing care, such coverage, at a minimum, shall include a salary cost differential of at least eight and one-half percent in recognition of the above-average cost of furnishing such care to aged patients.
Bill· HRH.R. 2814 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide that in determining the reasonable reimbursable cost of inpatient nursing care, such coverage, at a minimum, shall include a salary cost differential of at least eight and one-half percent in recognition of the above-average cost of furnishing such care to aged patients.
Bill· HRH.R. 2796 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Amends Title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require any nursing home, which provides services under State plans approved under such title, to fully disclose to the State licensing agency the identity of each person who has any ownership interest in such home or is the owner (in whole or in part) of any mortgage, deed of trust, note, or other obligation secured (in whole or in part) by such home.
Bill· HRH.R. 2798 (95th)referred
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
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
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. 2778 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide payment for the services of optometrists related to the treatment of aphakia under the supplementary medical insurance program.
Bill· SS. 514 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977
Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide payment for optometric and medical vision care under the supplementary medical insurance program.
Bill· HRH.R. 2672 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977
Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to expand the coverage of the supplementary medical insurance program to include physician extender services.
Bill· SS. 484 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1977
Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to expand the coverage of the supplementary medical insurance program to include physician extender services.
Bill· HRH.R. 2613 (95th)referred
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. 2504 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide payment for rural health clinic services pursuant to program of Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for the Aged and Disabled of such Title.
Bill· HRH.R. 2450 (95th)referred
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
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
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
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
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
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. 2322 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1977
Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide payment for two physical checkups a year under the supplementary medical insurance program.
Bill· HRH.R. 2316 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1977
Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide payment for optometric and medical vision care under the supplementary medical insurance program.
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