Healthcare

Good Samaritan Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 January 1981

Good Samaritan Act - Declares: (1) that any physician, registered nurse, or aircraft employee who, in good faith and with a reasonable belief that immediate medical attention is necessary, renders emergency care to an injured or ill person aboard an aircraft within the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any act or omission by such individual in rendering such care, except for any act or omission amounting to gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct; and (2) that any such individual shall not be liable for any such act or omission in rendering continued emergency care to the injured or ill person during transportation from the aircraft to a medical facility for further treatment or care.

A bill to expand the medical freedom of choice of consumers by amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide that drugs will be regulated under that Act solely to assure their safety.

United States · United States Congress · 5 January 1981

Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide that new drugs for human or animal use will be regulated under such Act solely to assure their safety, and not their effectiveness.

Occupational Alcoholism Prevention and Treatment Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 5 January 1981

Occupational Alcoholism Prevention and Treatment Act of 1981 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, to make grants to employers, labor organizations, consortiums of employers or labor organizations, and to public or private nonprofit agencies and organizations to pay up to 50 percent of the cost of establishing and operating occupational alcoholism programs. Authorizes an appropriation not to exceed 2.5 percent of Federal taxes collected on alcohol to finance such programs for fiscal years 1982 through 1985. Sets forth a formula for the allotment to the States of the funds appropriated by this Act.

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize payment under the supplementary medical insurance program for optometric and medical vision care.

United States · United States Congress · 5 January 1981

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide payment for optometric and medical vision care under the supplementary medical insurance program.

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize payment under the supplementary medical insurance program for optometric and medical vision care.

United States · United States Congress · 5 January 1981

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide payment for optometric and medical vision care under the supplementary medical insurance program.

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include as a home health service, nutritional counseling provided by or under the supervision of a registered dietitian.

United States · United States Congress · 5 January 1981

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide, under the supplementary medical insurance program, payment for nutritional counseling as part of the home health services.

A bill to amend title V of the Social Security Act to require States to provide women access to their obstetric medical records and current information on obstetrical procedures, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the dissemination of information on the effects and risks of drugs and devices on the health of pregnant and parturient women and of prospective and developing children, and to provide for a study on the delayed long-term effect on child development of obstetrical drugs and procedures administered to or used by pregnant and parturient women.

United States · United States Congress · 5 January 1981

Amends title V (Maternal and Child Health) of the Social Security Act to require a State plan under such title to insure that a pregnant woman: (1) has the opportunity to inspect, copy, and have explained any medical records relating to her condition or treatment; (2) is informed beforehand of the risks, contraindications, and effectiveness of procedures, drugs or devices, or of alternative methods of treatment; and (3) consents to such treatment. Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish guidelines with respect to the explanation of the side effects, risks, contraindications, and effectiveness of drugs and devices intended for use by pregnant women. Deems misbranded any drug or device offered for sale to a pregnant woman which does not meet such guidelines. Directs the Secretary to arrange for a study to determine the long-term side effects, risks, contraindications, and effectiveness of obstetrical drugs, devices, and procedures with respect to maternal health and child development and to report to Congress concerning such study. Authorizes appropriations for such study.

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include dental care, eye care, and hearing aids among the items and services for which payment may be made under the supplementary medical insurance program.

United States · United States Congress · 5 January 1981

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide payment, under the supplementary medical insurance program, for dental and eye care and hearing aids.

A bill to provide medicare coverage for orthopedic shoes or other supportive devices prescribed by a physician for correction or treatment of abnormalities of the feet or legs which cause serious detrimental medical effects.

United States · United States Congress · 5 January 1981

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide payment for orthopedic shoes if prescribed by a practitioner licensed to prescribe such items.

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, and the Public Health Service Act, as amended, to provide for adjustments in the benefits afforded participants in the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Programs.

United States · United States Congress · 5 January 1981

Increases the stipend for individuals participating in the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program. Amends the Public Health Service Act to make former members of such program who have completed all obligated service in one of the military departments eligible for special grants under such Act to engage in private practice in a health manpower shortage area.

Obstetric Care Information Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 January 1981

Obstetric Care Information Act - Amends title V (Maternal and Child Health) of the Social Security Act to require a State plan under such title to insure that a pregnant woman: (1) has the opportunity, upon her request, to inspect, copy, and have explained any medical records relating to her condition or treatment; (2) is informed, beforehand, of the side effects, risks, contraindications, and effectiveness of the procedures, drugs or devices, and of alternative methods of treatment; and (3) consents to treatment. Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish guidelines with respect to the explanation of the side effects, risks, contraindications, and effectiveness of drugs and devices intended for use by pregnant women. Deems misbranded any drug or device offered for sale to a woman for use during pregnancy or parturition which does not meet such guidelines. Directs the Secretary to arrange for a study to determine the long-term side effects, risks, contraindications, and effectiveness of the use of obstetrical drugs, devices, and procedures with respect to maternal health and child development and to report to Congress concerning such study. Authorizes appropriations for such study.

A bill to provide for demonstration projects whereby medicare patients receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy may be housed and boarded in settings other than inpatient hospital facilities.

United States · United States Congress · 5 January 1981

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out at least three demonstration projects which house Medicare patients receiving chemotherapy in facilities other than inpatient, acute care hospital facilities. States that the accessibility of such alternative facilities to such patients for both ordinary and emergency treatment shall be considered in determining their appropriateness.

A bill for the relief of certain hospitals and health-care facilities.

United States · United States Congress · 5 January 1981

Relieves hospitals and health-care facilities in Health and Human Services Department Region IV of Medicare payments made in adherence with a policy issued and later reversed by the Atlantic Regional Office of the Bureau of Health Insurance.

A bill to limit the authority of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare with respect to regulation of vitamin and mineral products for over-the counter human use.

United States · United States Congress · 5 January 1981

Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from promulgating a proposed rule applicable to vitamin and mineral products for over-the-counter human use published on March 16, 1979, or from taking any other action which would have the same effect as such proposed rule.

National Health Insurance Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 January 1981

National Health Insurance Act - Title I: Benefits and Eligibility - Makes personal health services available to eligible individuals. Includes medical, dental, podiatric, home-nursing, hospital and auxiliary services within such personal health services. Directs the National Health Insurance Board to survey the resources and needs of each State and develop in each State a program to assure the maximum participation and use of health personnel and facilities in the provision of benefits. Authorizes the Board to limit health services which may be provided when personnel, facilities, or funds are inadequate to insure the provision of all services. Allows every individual eligible for personal health services available under this Act to freely select the physician, dentist, podiatrist, nurse, medical group, hospital, or other person of his choice. Sets forth eligibility requirements. Directs that the United States shall be subrogated to all rights of an individual who receives benefits under this Act with respect to any injury, disease, or disability, for which such person is entitled to workmen's compensation. States that Federal grants to States under title XIX (Medicaid), and part A of title IV (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) of the Social Security Act shall be available to the States for provision of personal health services for noninsured needy individuals. Title II: Participation of Physicians, Dentists, Nurses, Hospitals, and Others - States that any physician, dentist, or podiatrist legally authorized in a State to render medical, dental, or podiatric services shall be qualified to render such services as benefits under this Act. Authorizes the State to enter into agreements with any qualified organization for the provision of personal health services under this Act. Sets forth methods for payment of services. Directs that rates for such payments be adapted to relevant regional, State, or local conditions. Authorizes the establishment of maximum limits upon the number of eligible individuals with respect to whom any person may undertake to render services in any local health-service area. Allows every physician, dentist, nurse, hospital, or other person entering into an agreement under this title to accept or reject as a patient any individual requesting his services. Title III: Local Administration - Imposes responsibility for administration of the benefits provided under this Act on the several local health-service areas. Specifies that the local administrative agency for each local health-service area may be either a local administrative committee or a local administrative officer. Directs the committee or officer to: (1) arrange for the furnishing of personal health-service benefits and publish lists of such providers; (2) disseminate information concerning rights and privileges under the Act; and (3) receive and adjust complaints concerning the administration of benefits. Requires the establishment of a local area committee in each health-service area to formulate policies for the administration of benefits. Requires the establishment of local committees representative of health services providers in each health service area to assist the local administrative committee and its executive officer. Title IV: State Administration - Expresses the intent of Congress that the benefits provided under the Act be administered whenever possible by the States. Sets forth requirements which must be met by any State which assumes responsibility for the administration of such benefits. Title V: National Health Insurance Board; National Advisory Medical Policy Council; General Administrative Provisions - Establishes a National Health Insurance Board in the Department of Health and Human Services. Establishes a National Advisory Medical Policy Council to make recommendations as to the most effective methods of providing health services. Title VI: Eligibility Determinations, Complaints, Hearings, and Judicial Review - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make determinations as to the eligibility of individuals for benefits under this Act. Establishes procedures for complaint investigation and adjudication. Title VII: Application of Act to Individuals Covered Under Medicare Program - Specifies that in the case of any individual who is entitled to hospital insurance benefits under Medicare, the personal health services which may be made available as benefits under this Act shall be limited to those services for which such individual is ineligible under the Medicare program. Directs the Secretary to carry out a study of the interrelationship of the program of national health insurance under this Act and the program of health insurance for the aged under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act. Title VIII: Fiscal Provisions - Creates in the Treasury of the United States a separate account to be known as the "Personal Health Services Account." Makes funds in the account available for all expenditures necessary to carry out this Act. Appropriates funds for such account in amounts pursuant to the formula specified in the Act for fiscal year 1982 and each year thereafter. Authorizes the Board to make grants to public or nonprofit institutions or agencies engaging in undergraduate or postgraduate professional, technical or administrative education or training in the field of personal health services. Makes available for such grants $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1982 and $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1983 and for each fiscal year thereafter an amount not to exceed one-half of one percent of the amount expended for benefits under this Act in the preceding calendar year. Title IX: Miscellaneous Provisions - Defines terms used in this Act. States that personal health services shall become available no sooner than October 1, 1981.

Krankenversicherung und Altersversorgung für Pflegepersonen in der Familie ohne Beitragsleistung (G-SIG: 09040500)

Germany · German Bundestag · 2 January 1981