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EMPIL–DOC Act Expanding Medical Partnerships with Israel to Lessen Dependence on China Act [HB-6829]
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Authorizes a bilateral grant program with Israel to develop health technologies, with an emphasis on the use of technology, personalized medicine, and data in relation to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Technologies to be developed through this program include, among others, artificial intelligence, respiratory assist devices, and diagnostic tests. In addition, the program conditions funding on a matching contribution from the government of Israel.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 05/12/2020
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Nurse Workforce Protection Act of 2020 [HB-6809]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
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To prohibit health care providers that receive funding through the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund from reducing employment or compensation for certain nurses employed by the provider.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
Introduced In House on 05/12/2020
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America Forward Act of 2020 [S.3699]
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[Small Business ]
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Establishes an America Forward Commission to create a strategy to reopen the economy in light of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. Specifically, the commission shall take steps that include examining the tools and techniques necessary to ensure that federal, state, and local governments can diagnose, isolate, and mitigate the public health and economic impacts of COVID-19; evaluating information-sharing policies and practices for essential information between government stakeholders; developing recommendations concerning necessary
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/12/2020
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To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report describing the response of certain entities to the COVID-19 pandemic with respect to the development, regulatory evaluation, and deployment of diagnostic tests. [HB-6839]
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Requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report on diagnostic tests to diagnose COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) or detect the virus that causes the disease. Specifically, the report must describe the response of, among others, laboratories, diagnostic test manufacturers, and government entities with respect to the development, regulatory evaluation, and deployment of diagnostic tests. The GAO must also assess standards, guidance, clinical processes, and intergovernmental coordination related to COVID-19 testing.
Sponsored by: Rep. Abigail Spanberger
Introduced In House on 05/12/2020
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Extends duration of certain laws pertaining to use of telemedicine and telehealth in relation to COVID-19 pandemic. [SB-2467]
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Extends duration of certain laws pertaining to use of telemedicine and telehealth in relation to COVID-19 pandemic.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard J. Codey
Approved P.l.2020, C.47. on 07/01/2020
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"New Jersey Health Care Transparency Act." [SB-2465]
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"New Jersey Health Care Transparency Act."
Sponsored by: Sen. Stephen M. Sweeney
Approved P.l.2020, C.133. on 12/14/2020
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Requires coronavirus disease 2019 testing for patients and staff of certain facilities. [AB-4136]
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Requires coronavirus disease 2019 testing for patients and staff of certain facilities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Valerie Vainieri Huttle
Introduced, Referred To Assembly Health Committee on 05/11/2020
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"New Jersey Health Care Transparency Act." [AB-4143]
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"New Jersey Health Care Transparency Act."
Sponsored by: Rep. Joann Downey
Substituted By S2465 (3r) on 10/29/2020
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Requires hospitals to collect and report data on gender identity and sexual orientation in relation to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). [AB-4137]
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[Data Privacy ]
Requires hospitals to collect and report data on gender identity and sexual orientation in relation to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Sponsored by: Rep. Joann Downey
Introduced, Referred To Assembly Health Committee on 05/11/2020
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Establishes requirements for copies of medical and billing records to be provided without charge to Social Security Disability benefits applicants and recipients. [AB-4139]
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Establishes requirements for copies of medical and billing records to be provided without charge to Social Security Disability benefits applicants and recipients.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nellie Pou
Approved P.l.2021, C.359. on 01/10/2022
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Expressing support for the designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month". [HR-957]
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This resolution expresses support for (1) the designation of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and (2) investment in asthma research. It also salutes health care professionals and researchers who work on asthma and allergies.
Sponsored by: Rep. Peter T. King
Introduced In House on 05/08/2020
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Ensuring Seniors’ Access to COVID Treatments Act [HB-6739]
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Requires prescription drug plans under Medicare and Medicare Advantage to cover drugs that are approved to treat COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) without cost-sharing during the public health emergency.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Casten
Introduced In House on 05/08/2020
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Pandemic Production Act [HB-6793]
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[Manufacturing ]
[Economic Development ]
To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create, maintain, protect, expand, or restore domestic industrial base capabilities essential for pandemic preparedness, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Introduced In House on 05/08/2020
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Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Extension Act of 2020 [HB-6753]
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[Medicare and Medicaid ]
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Extends for five years the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program, through which Medicare pays certain rural hospitals on the basis of reasonable incurred costs rather than under the standard prospective payment system.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Loebsack
Introduced In House on 05/08/2020
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COVID–19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act of 2020 [HB-6763]
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Establishes the COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force within the Department of Health and Human Services and sets forth its duties and membership. The task force must provide reports and recommendations related to racial and ethnic disparities in the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) response to Congress and relevant federal agencies. First, the task force must report weekly on COVID-19 infections and patient outcomes with data disaggregated by race and ethnicity. The reports must also identify communities with high levels of
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 05/08/2020
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CHIPPER Act Children’s Health Insurance Program Pandemic Enhancement and Relief Act [HB-6797]
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Extends the 11.5% increase to the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) that is otherwise applicable under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through FY2021, in accordance with specified conditions. For example, in order to receive the increased FMAP in FY2021, a state must cover, without cost-sharing, testing and treatment for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), including vaccines, specialized equipment, and therapies.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Introduced In House on 05/08/2020
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Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Demonstration Pilot Act of 2020 [HB-6774]
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[Senior Citizens ]
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Requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to establish a demonstration program to allow hospitals to provide medically tailored, home-delivered meals to Medicare beneficiaries who have a diet-impacted disease (e.g., kidney disease) and have daily living limitations. Participating hospitals must (1) retain a physician, registered dietitian or nutrition professional, or clinical social worker to screen, monitor, and coordinate services for individuals who receive meals through the program; and (2) contract with experienced organizations
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Introduced In House on 05/08/2020
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Protecting Life in Crisis Act [HB-6742]
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Specifies that federal funds allocated for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) response efforts may not, in general, be used for abortions. Current law (specifically, language that has historically been included in certain appropriations bills, commonly referred to as the Hyde Amendment) generally prohibits the use of federal funds for abortions. The bill also restricts the use of federal tax credits or other federal funding for health insurance coverage if the coverage includes abortions.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 05/08/2020
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Improving Telehealth for Underserved Communities Act of 2020 [HB-6792]
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Establishes a particular Medicare payment methodology for telehealth services furnished by federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the bill requires payments to be made in accordance with the same methodology that is used for non-telehealth services, rather than in accordance with a separate methodology determined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 05/08/2020
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Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents and Workers During COVID–19 Act of 2020 [S.3644]
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Modifies several requirements for Medicare skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and Medicaid nursing facilities (NFs) during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, SNFs and NFs must comply with specified quality of care, worker safety, and transparency requirements, subject to civil penalties. Requirements include (1) testing residents and employees for COVID-19 weekly or before shifts, respectively, and reporting any lack of available testing kits on a daily basis; (2) providing at least two
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/07/2020