Access to Quality Diabetes Education Act of 2015 [S.1345]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Public Health ]
[Education ]
[Science ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Social Security ]
Access to Quality Diabetes Education Act of 2015 Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to recognize state-licensed or -registered certified diabetes educators or state-licensed or -registered health care professionals who specialize in teaching individuals with diabetes to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to manage the individual's diabetic condition and are certified as a diabetes educator by a recognized certifying body. Directs the Government Accountability Office to study the barriers that exist for Medicare beneficiaries
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S.1345: Access to Quality Diabetes Education Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/14/2015
Viral Hepatitis Testing Act of 2015 [S.1287]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Veterans ]
Viral Hepatitis Testing Act of 2015 Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to carry out hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) virus infection surveillance, education, and testing programs. Requires HHS to establish a national system regarding HBV and HCV infections, with its goals being to: determine the prevalence of infections, increase the number of individuals tested and made aware of their status, develop and disseminate public information and education programs, improve the training
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S.1287: Viral Hepatitis Testing Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/12/2015
Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2015 [S.1268]
[Trade ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Taxes ]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Social Security ]
Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Amends the Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011 to repeal the declaration that trade adjustment assistance (TAA) program requirements in effect as of February 13, 2011, under the Trade Act of 1974 shall apply to petitions for certification to apply for TAA for workers, firms, and farmers that are filed before January 1, 2014. (Sec. 3) Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to extend through June 30, 2021: the TAA program, and the reemployment trade adjustment assistance (RTAA) program.
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S.1268: Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Orrin Hatch
By Senator Hatch From Committee On Finance Filed Written Report. Report No. 114-44. on 05/12/2015
Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act of 2015 [S.1131]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Public Health ]
[Social Security ]
Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act of 2015 Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSAct) to provide coverage of diabetes prevention program services to an eligible diabetes prevention program individual. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the criteria for a diabetes prevention program in accordance with the standards under the National Diabetes Prevention Program established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Excludes items and services under a diabetes prevention program from the skilled
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S.1131: Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/29/2015
Social Impact Partnership Act [S.1089]
[Human Services ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Social Security ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Community Development ]
[Poverty ]
[Economic Development ]
Social Impact Partnership Act Amends title XX (Block Grants to States for Social Services and Elder Justice) of the Social Security Act to add a new part C (Social Impact Partnerships). Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to publish in the Federal Register a request for proposals from states or local governments for social impact partnership projects which produce a measurable, clearly defined outcome that results in social benefit, such as employment for the unemployed, high school graduation, and reduction of teen and unplanned pregnancies
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S.1089: Social Impact Partnership Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/27/2015
SCREEN Act of 2015 Supporting Colorectal Examination and Education Now Act of 2015 [S.1079]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Public Health ]
[Social Security ]
[Budget and Spending ]
SCREEN Act of 2015 Supporting Colorectal Examination and Education Now Act of 2015 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSAct) to maintain calendar year 2015 Medicare reimbursement rates for colonoscopy procedures for providers participating in colorectal cancer screening quality improvement registry. Medicare beneficiary cost-sharing is eliminated for colorectal cancer screening tests, for the removal of tissue or other matter during the screening test, or for a follow-up procedure. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid
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S.1079: SCREEN Act of 2015 Supporting Colorectal Examination and Education Now Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2403; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2403-2405) on 04/23/2015
Supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month. [HR-523]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
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 that often
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HR-523: Supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 11/06/2015
Recognizing July 28, 2015, as "World Hepatitis Day". [HR-390]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
Recognizing July 28, 2015, as "World Hepatitis Day". Recognizes 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.
HR-390: Recognizing July 28, 2015, as "World Hepatitis Day".
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/31/2015
Expressing support for designation of May 30 as "National Bartter Syndrome Day". [HR-356]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Human Services ]
[Science ]
[Disabilities ]
Expressing support for designation of May 30 as "National Bartter Syndrome Day". Supports the designation of National Bartter Syndrome Day. (Bartter syndrome is caused by genetic defects that affect kidney function. Symptoms include muscle weakness and growth delay.)
HR-356: Expressing support for designation of May 30 as "National Bartter Syndrome Day".
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Ryan
Introduced In House on 07/09/2015
Expressing support for designation of May as "National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month". [HR-282]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
Expressing support for designation of May as "National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month". Supports the designation, and the goals and ideals, of 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.
HR-282: Expressing support for designation of May as "National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month".
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/22/2015
Supporting quality of life for prostate cancer patients. [HR-106]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Veterans ]
[Public Health ]
[Senior Citizens ]
Supporting quality of life for prostate cancer patients. Urges protection of Medicare or veterans' benefits for medical device treatments for male incontinence and impotence that result from treatment for prostate cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Parkinson's disease, or multiple sclerosis. Expresses that coverage decisions should be based on data and made after careful review by medical experts.
HR-106: Supporting quality of life for prostate cancer patients.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Meeks
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/13/2015
Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2015 [HB-994]
[Healthcare ]
[Energy ]
[Mining ]
[Science ]
[Public Health ]
[Veterans ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Workers' Compensation ]
Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2015 Amends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to extend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Trust Fund until 19 years after enactment of this Act. Prescribes additional periods of required presence in an affected area during atmospheric nuclear testing for individuals filing leukemia or specified disease claims. Increases the amount of compensation an individual filing a claim may receive to $150,000. Expands "affected area" to include Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and New Mexico, as well as any
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HB-994: Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2015
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Workforce Protections. on 04/29/2015
Protecting Access to Diabetes Supplies Act of 2015 [HB-771]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Public Health ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Social Security ]
Protecting Access to Diabetes Supplies Act of 2015 Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise the special competitive acquisition program rule applied to diabetic testing strips to require the volume for such types of products to be determined through the use of multiple sources of data that measure consumption and utilization of such strips among individuals in the United States. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to reject any bid submitted by an entity under the competitive acquisition program that does
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HB-771: Protecting Access to Diabetes Supplies Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/18/2015
Medicare Ambulance Access, Fraud Prevention, and Reform Act of 2015 [HB-745]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Social Security ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Medicare Ambulance Access, Fraud Prevention, and Reform Act of 2015 Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to the ambulance fee schedule to: (1) increase the conversion factor for ground ambulance services in the formula for determining the appropriate fee, and (2) increase the mileage rate for such services. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study how the conversion factor should be modified, if at all, to take into account the cost of providing
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HB-745: Medicare Ambulance Access, Fraud Prevention, and Reform Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/18/2015
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 [HB-5926]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Education ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Human Services ]
[Social Security ]
[Pensions ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Disabilities ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Veterans ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Reproductive Rights / Abortion ]
[Ethics ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides FY2017 appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and several related agencies. Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2017 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Provides FY2017 appropriations for agencies and programs within the Department of Labor. Provides appropriations to the Employment and Training Administration for: Training and Employment Services, the Job Corps, Community Service Employment
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HB-5926: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Cole
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 114-699, By Mr. Cole. on 07/22/2016
GAO Mandates Revision Act of 2016 [HB-5687]
[Finance ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Healthcare ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Health ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
GAO Mandates Revision Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill eliminates provisions that require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to: review reported legislation that requires financial audits of nonfederal entities receiving federal awards; evaluate the extent to which premium levels for Medicare supplemental policies reflect reductions in coinsurance for hospital outpatient services made by the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled)
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HB-5687: GAO Mandates Revision Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Rep. Jody Hice
Became Public Law No: 114-301. on 12/16/2016
ESRD Choice Act of 2016 Expanding Seniors Receiving Dialysis Choice Act of 2016 [HB-5659]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Healthcare ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Social Security ]
ESRD Choice Act of 2016 Expanding Seniors Receiving Dialysis Choice Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) to be eligible for Medicare Advantage (MA). Under current law, only individuals who develop ESRD while already enrolled in an MA plan may be considered eligible. With respect to payment, the bill: (1) shifts responsibility for the cost of kidney acquisitions from MA plans to Medicare's fee-for-service program, and (2) excludes such costs
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HB-5659: ESRD Choice Act of 2016 Expanding Seniors Receiving Dialysis Choice Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 09/22/2016