Digestive And Metabolic Diseases

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PREVENT DIABETES Act Promoting Responsible and Effective Virtual Experiences through Novel Technology to Deliver Improved Access and Better Engagement with Tested and Evidence-Based Strategies Act [HB-8861] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Public Health ] [Science ] [Funding ]
To permit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-recognized virtual diabetes prevention program suppliers to be included in the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model conducted by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation under section 1115A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a).

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Rice Introduced In House on 12/03/2020

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A resolution expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. [SR-785] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
This resolution expresses support for Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, supports efforts to increase awareness and education about stomach cancer, and recognizes the need for further research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 12/02/2020

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Supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month. [HR-1237] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
Supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Brooks Introduced In House on 11/24/2020

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A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 2016 as "National Bladder Health Month". [SR-604] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 2016 as "National Bladder Health Month". Expresses support for the designation of November 2016 as National Bladder Health Month.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Kirk Senate Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6495) on 11/17/2016

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A resolution supporting the designation of March 2016, as "National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month". [SR-395] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
A resolution supporting the designation of March 2016, as "National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month". Expresses support for the designation of March 2016 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1393; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S1389) on 03/09/2016

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A resolution designating December 3, 2015, as "National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day". [SR-324] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Human Services ] [Disabilities ] [Children and Youth ]
A resolution designating December 3, 2015, as "National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day". Designates December 3, 2015, as National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day. (Phenylketonuria or PKU is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder that can cause intellectual disability and other neurological problems.)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tammy Baldwin Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S8319; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S8307) on 12/02/2015

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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month. [SR-282] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month. Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month, including encouraging individuals to fight diabetes through public awareness about prevention and treatment options and enhancing education about the disease; and (2) decreasing the prevalence of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes in the United States through increased research, treatment, and prevention. Recognizes the importance of early detection, awareness of the symptoms, and the risk factors (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Senate Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S8111-8112) on 11/18/2015

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A resolution recognizing July 28, 2015, as "World Hepatitis Day". [SR-233] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
A resolution recognizing July 28, 2015, as "World Hepatitis Day". Recognizes July 28, 2015, as World Hepatitis Day. Expresses support for broad access to hepatitis treatments and for raising awareness of the risks and consequences of undiagnosed hepatitis infections. Calls for a robust governmental and public health response to protect the health of the 5 million people in the United States and 400 million people worldwide who suffer from chronic viral hepatitis.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6077-6078) on 07/28/2015

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A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of May 2015, as "National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month" [SR-187] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of May 2015, as "National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month" Supports the designation of May 2015 as National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. Calls on the people of the United States, interested groups, and affected persons to: (1) promote awareness of bladder cancer and to foster understanding of the impact of the disease on patients and their families and caregivers, and (2) take an active role in the fight to end bladder cancer.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S3251; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S3247) on 05/21/2015

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A resolution designating May 4, 2015, as National Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) Awareness Day. [SR-129] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Food ] [Children and Youth ]
A resolution designating May 4, 2015, as National Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) Awareness Day. Designates May 4, 2015, as National Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) Awareness Day. (FPIES is a form of food allergy that primarily affects the gastrointestinal system and adversely impacts the lives of young children.) Expresses support for people living with FPIES and gratitude to caregivers who provide assistance to those affected.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr 3/26/2015 S2088; Text As Passed Senate: Cr 3/26/2015 S2055) on 03/27/2015

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A resolution supporting the designation of March 2015, as "National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month". [SR-128] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
A resolution supporting the designation of March 2015, as "National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month". Expresses support for the designation of March 2015 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr 3/26/2015 S2088; Text As Passed Senate: Cr 3/26/2015 S2055) on 03/27/2015

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A resolution supporting the designation of March 2015, as "National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month". [SR-114] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
A resolution supporting the designation of March 2015, as "National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month". Expresses support for the designation of March 2015 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1895) on 03/25/2015

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James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act [S.928] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Services ] [Budget and Spending ] [Medicare and Medicaid ]
James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act Amends the Public Health Service Act to extend the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program Fund indefinitely and index appropriations to the medical care component of the consumer price index for urban consumers. Makes funding available for: a quality assurance program for services delivered by health care providers, the WTC Program annual report, WTC Health Program Steering Committees, and contracts with Clinical Centers of Excellence. Amends the Air Transportation Safety and System (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/14/2015

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GEDI Act Gestational Diabetes Act [S.84] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Science ] [Grants ] [Funding ]
GEDI Act Gestational Diabetes Act Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop a multisite gestational diabetes research project within the diabetes program of the CDC to expand and enhance surveillance data and public health research on gestational diabetes. Requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to expand and intensify public health research on gestational diabetes, including; (1) developing and testing novel approaches for improving postpartum testing or screening (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 01/07/2015

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Medicare CGM Access Act of 2015 [S.804] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Senior Citizens ]
Medicare CGM Access Act of 2015 Medicare CGM Access Act of 2015 - This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices furnished to a CGM qualified individual. The Department of Health and Human Services must establish a fee schedule and ensure that CGM qualified individuals are furnished with appropriate device components.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S1663-1664) on 03/19/2015

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Medication Therapy Management Empowerment Act of 2015 [S.776] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Senior Citizens ] [Social Security ]
Medication Therapy Management Empowerment Act of 2015 This bill amends part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to make a targeted beneficiary under the medication therapy management program of a part D eligible individual who has a single chronic disease of cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hyperlipidemia, or diabetes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/18/2015

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HELLPP Act Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-Saving Access to Podiatric Physicians Act [S.626] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Taxes ] [Social Security ] [Public Health ]
HELLPP Act Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-Saving Access to Podiatric Physicians Act Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSAct) to include podiatrists as physicians in order to cover their services under the Medicaid program. Amends SSAct title XVIII (Medicare) to revise requirements for coverage of therapeutic shoes for individuals with diabetes regarding the processes of: (1) documentation by a physician of, and certification of a comprehensive plan of care related to, the diabetic condition; (2) prescription by a podiatrist (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/03/2015

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Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2015 [S.624] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Senior Citizens ] [Public Health ]
Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2015 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests (in order to cover 100% of their cost under Medicare part B [Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for the Aged and Disabled]), regardless of the code billed for a diagnosis as a result of a test, or for the removal of tissue or other procedure furnished in connection with, as a result of, and in the same clinical encounter as the screening test.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/03/2015

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Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2015 [S.598] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Social Security ] [Science ] [Public Health ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Pharmaceuticals ]
Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2015 Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise Medicare payments for dialysis services provided to individuals with end stage renal disease (ESRD) and acute kidney injury. Makes individuals with ESRD eligible for Medicare Advantage. Allows dialysis facilities to provide kidney disease education services and allows physician assistants, nurse practitioners, or clinical nurse specialists to refer individuals to those services. Requires the Department of Health (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S1166; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S1166-1168) on 02/26/2015

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National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission Act [S.586] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Medicare and Medicaid ]
National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to establish within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) the National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission to evaluate and recommend solutions regarding better coordination and leveraging of federal programs that relate to supporting appropriate clinical care for people with pre-diabetes, diabetes, and the chronic diseases and conditions that are complications of or caused by diabetes. The duties of the Commission include: evaluating HHS programs (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/26/2015

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