The Resetting the Impact Act (TRIA) of 2020 [HB-8826]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Public Health ]
To amend the IMPACT Act of 2014 to reset data collection and the development of a payment system technical prototype for post-acute care providers under the Medicare program to take into account the effects of COVID-19.
HB-8826: The Resetting the Impact Act (TRIA) of 2020
Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Suozzi
Introduced In House on 11/30/2020
SR-591: A resolution designating the week of October 9 through October 15, 2016, as "National Case Management Week" to recognize the role of case management in improving health care outcomes for patients.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6256-6257; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6274) on 09/29/2016
You have voted SR-591: A resolution designating the week of October 9 through October 15, 2016, as "National Case Management Week" to recognize the role of case management in improving health care outcomes for patients..
A resolution designating September 2016 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month". [SR-517]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
A resolution designating September 2016 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month". Designates September 2016 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.
SR-517: A resolution designating September 2016 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S4730; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S4730) on 06/29/2016
A resolution supporting the designation of April 2016 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month". [SR-434]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
A resolution supporting the designation of April 2016 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month". Designates April 2016 as Parkinson's Awareness Month. Expresses support for research to develop more effective treatments and to ultimately find a cure for Parkinson's disease. Recognizes individuals with Parkinson's disease who participate in clinical trials. Commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of individuals in the United States working to improve the quality of life for individuals with Parkinson's disease and their
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SR-434: A resolution supporting the designation of April 2016 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".
Sponsored by: Sen. Johnny Isakson
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2350) on 04/20/2016
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week. [SR-425]
[Public Health ]
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week. Recognizes the efforts of public health professionals, governments, Indian tribes, and individuals in preventing disease and injury. Encourages increased efforts and resources to improve the health of people in the United States to create the healthiest nation in one generation through greater opportunities to improve community health and by strengthening the public health system.
SR-425: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2101) on 04/14/2016
SR-284: A resolution recognizing the importance of mental health globally and highlighting the contributions and value of mental health, psychosocial support, and human capacity, particularly in development contexts and humanitarian settings.
Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher Murphy
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S7278) on 10/08/2015
You have voted SR-284: A resolution recognizing the importance of mental health globally and highlighting the contributions and value of mental health, psychosocial support, and human capacity, particularly in development contexts and humanitarian settings..
SR-261: A resolution designating the week of October 11 through October 17, 2015, as "National Case Management Week" to recognize the role of case management in improving health care outcomes for patients.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7366) on 10/20/2015
You have voted SR-261: A resolution designating the week of October 11 through October 17, 2015, as "National Case Management Week" to recognize the role of case management in improving health care outcomes for patients..
A resolution designating September 2015 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month". [SR-248]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
A resolution designating September 2015 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month". Designates September 2015 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Declares that steps should be taken to: (1) raise awareness of prostate cancer, (2) encourage research so that screening and treatment for prostate cancer may be improved, and (3) improve access to care for prostate cancer.
SR-248: A resolution designating September 2015 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6426; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6405) on 08/05/2015
A resolution supporting the designation of April 2015, as "Parkinson's Awareness Month". [SR-145]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
A resolution supporting the designation of April 2015, as "Parkinson's Awareness Month". Designates April 2015 as Parkinson's Awareness Month. Expresses support for research to develop more effective treatments and to ultimately find a cure for Parkinson's disease. Recognizes individuals with Parkinson's disease who participate in clinical trials. Commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of individuals in the United States working to improve the quality of life for individuals with Parkinson's disease and their
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SR-145: A resolution supporting the designation of April 2015, as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".
Sponsored by: Sen. Johnny Isakson
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2319; Text Of Measure As Passed Senate: Cr S2357) on 04/22/2015
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week. [SR-133]
[Public Health ]
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week. Recognizes the efforts of public health professionals, governments, tribes, and individuals in preventing disease and injury. Encourages increased efforts and resources to improve the health of people in the United States to create the healthiest nation in one generation through greater opportunities to improve community health and by strengthening the public health system.
SR-133: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2139; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S2112) on 04/13/2015
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. [SCR-11]
[Agriculture ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Defense ]
[Economic Development ]
[Education ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Healthcare ]
[Housing ]
[Infrastructure ]
[International ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[National Security ]
[Poverty ]
[Science ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Small Business ]
[Social Security ]
[Taxes ]
[Trade ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Veterans ]
[Water ]
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2016 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2017-FY2025. TITLE I--RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND AMOUNTS Subtitle A--Budgetary Levels in Both Houses (Sec. 1101) Recommends levels and amounts for FY2016-FY2025 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits,
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SCR-11: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Enzi
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 05/06/2015
You have voted SCR-11: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025..
National Nursing Shortage Reform and Patient Advocacy Act [S.864]
[Healthcare ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Health ]
National Nursing Shortage Reform and Patient Advocacy Act Amends the Public Health Service Act to require hospitals to implement and submit to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) a staffing plan that complies with specified minimum nurse-to-patient ratios by unit. Requires HHS to develop a transparent method for establishing nurse staffing requirements above minimum ratios. Directs HHS to adjust Medicare payments to hospitals to cover additional costs incurred in providing services to Medicare beneficiaries that are attributable to
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S.864: National Nursing Shortage Reform and Patient Advocacy Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/25/2015
SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2015 [S.810]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Social Security ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Public Health ]
SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2015 Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSAct) to: (1) remove sustainable growth rate (SGR) methodology from the determination of annual conversion factors in the formula for payment for physicians' services, and (2) revise the update in rates for 2015 and subsequent years. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a Merit-based Incentive Payment (MIP) system under which eligible professionals (including physicians, physician assistants, nurse
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S.810: SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Orrin Hatch
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/19/2015
Veterans Access to Extended Care Act of 2015 [S.739]
[Healthcare ]
[Veterans ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Veterans Access to Extended Care Act of 2015 This bill modifies the treatment of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) agreements with service providers to furnish veterans with nursing home care, adult day health care, or other extended care services. Any such agreement shall: not be treated as a federal contract for the acquisition of goods or services and shall be not subject to any provision of law governing federal contracts for the acquisition of goods or services, and include specified requirements (such as for medical licensing and VA review
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S.739: Veterans Access to Extended Care Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Manchin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 03/16/2015
Ensuring Access to Primary Care for Women & Children Act [S.737]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Social Security ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Public Health ]
[Disabilities ]
Ensuring Access to Primary Care for Women & Children Act Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSAct) to require that the primary care services furnished in the two years after enactment of this Act by a physician with a primary specialty designation of family medicine, general internal medicine, or pediatric medicine be paid at a rate that is not less than 100% of the payment rate that applies under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance), but only if the physician self-attests as being Board certified in those areas.
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S.737: Ensuring Access to Primary Care for Women & Children Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/12/2015
Military and Veterans Mental Health Provider Assessment Act of 2015 [S.715]
[Veterans ]
[Healthcare ]
[Mental Health ]
[Military ]
[Public Health ]
Military and Veterans Mental Health Provider Assessment Act of 2015 Directs the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that all health care providers under their respective jurisdictions receive, at least once every three years, empirically supported training on the recognition and assessment of individuals at risk for suicide and the management of such risk. Requires such Departments to: (1) conduct annual evaluations of the implementation by mental health care providers under their jurisdictions of Department-recommended
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S.715: Military and Veterans Mental Health Provider Assessment Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 03/11/2015
Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act [S.689]
[Healthcare ]
[Insurance ]
[Sports ]
Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act Provides that for purposes of medical professional liability insurance or civil and criminal malpractice liability determinations, a physician or athletic trainer (covered sports medicine professional) who is authorized to practice medicine in a state (primary state) and who provides medical services to an athlete or athletic team in a state where such professional is not authorized to practice (secondary state) shall be deemed to have provided such medical services in the primary state, provided that prior
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S.689: Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/10/2015
Quality Data, Quality Healthcare Act of 2015 [S.679]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
Quality Data, Quality Healthcare Act of 2015 Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to the use of certain data by qualified public or private entities to evaluate the performance of service providers and suppliers under Medicare insurance programs. Authorizes a qualified entity to: (1) use Medicare data, and information derived from service provider and supplier performance evaluations, for additional non-public analyses; or (2) provide or sell such data and analyses to specified health care-related entities for non-public
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S.679: Quality Data, Quality Healthcare Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. John Thune
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/09/2015
21st Century Women's Health Act of 2015 [S.674]
[Healthcare ]
[Reproductive Rights / Abortion ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Public Health ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
[Science ]
[Children and Youth ]
21st Century Women's Health Act of 2015 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act (PHSA) to allow the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants for family planning service projects, expansion of family planning preventive health services, and training of nurse practitioners specializing in women's health care. This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require state Medicaid programs to offer free preventive care, including contraceptives. A hospital cannot receive federal funds unless it promptly
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S.674: 21st Century Women's Health Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/04/2015