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Medicare CHOICE Act of 2018 Medicare Clear Health Options in Care for Enrollees Act of 2018 [HB-5686] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Public Health ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Senior Citizens ]
Medicare CHOICE Act of 2018 Medicare Clear Health Options in Care for Enrollees Act of 2018 This bill requires Medicare and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plan (PDP) sponsors to annually disclose information to enrollees about: (1) the adverse effects of prolonged opioid use; and (2) the plan's coverage of nonpharmacological therapies, devices, and non-opioid medications. PDP sponsors may limit disclosure to a subset of enrollees (such as those who were prescribed an opioid in the previous two-year period).

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn Reported By The Committee On Energy And Commerce. H. Rept. 115-741, Part I. on 06/12/2018

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Emmett's Law [HB-5695] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Human Services ] [Data Privacy ]
Emmett's Law This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Health Resources and Services Administration to notify annually health care providers about health information that may be disclosed under federal privacy laws to families, caregivers, and health care providers during emergencies, including overdoses. The notification may be included in other (already required) training materials for health care providers relating to permitted disclosures of patients' mental or substance use disorder treatment information.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David McKinley Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/11/2018

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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require prescription drug plan sponsors under the Medicare program to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries. [HB-5675] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Senior Citizens ] [Social Security ] [Overdose Prevention ]
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require prescription drug plan sponsors under the Medicare program to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries. This bill requires Medicare prescription drug plan (PDP) sponsors, for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2021, to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries. Current law authorizes, but does not require, PDP sponsors to establish such programs.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis Reported (amended) By The Committee On Energy And Commerce. H. Rept. 115-743, Part I. on 06/12/2018

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SENIOR Communities Protection Act of 2018 Stop Excessive Narcotics in our Retirement Communities Protection Act of 2018 [HB-5676] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Senior Citizens ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Public Safety ]
SENIOR Communities Protection Act of 2018 Stop Excessive Narcotics in our Retirement Communities Protection Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the suspension of payments to a pharmacy under the Medicare prescription drug benefit and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans pending the investigation of a credible allegation of fraud by the pharmacy. A fraud hotline tip, without other evidence, may not be considered a credible allegation of fraud.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 06/20/2018

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Urban Indian Health Parity Act [S.2146] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Native American Affairs ] [Public Health ]
Urban Indian Health Parity Act This bill applies a Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., the federal matching rate under Medicaid) of 100% with respect to amounts expended as medical assistance for services received through an Urban Indian organization under a grant or contract with the Indian Health Service.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Senate Committee On Indian Affairs Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 12/06/2017

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A resolution recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2018 as "Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month". [SR-336] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Reproductive Rights / Abortion ] [Science ]
A resolution recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2018 as "Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month". Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month. (PCOS is caused by a hormone imbalance. Symptoms can include infertility, weight gain, excess hair growth, and acne.) Recognizes the need for further research, improved treatment and care options, and a cure for PCOS. Acknowledges the struggles affecting all women (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Senate Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S8278) on 12/21/2017

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Missed Opportunities in Public Health and Biomedical Research Act of 2017 [HB-4353] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Science ]
Missed Opportunities in Public Health and Biomedical Research Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 11/10/2017

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INFO Act Indexing Narcotics, Fentanyl, and Opioids Act of 2018 [HB-4284] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Data Privacy ]
INFO Act Indexing Narcotics, Fentanyl, and Opioids Act of 2018 This bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to appoint a federal coordinator within the Department of Health and Human Services to: coordinate programs related to opioid abuse reduction, liaise with state and local entities carrying out activities relating to opioid abuse reduction, and establish and operate a publicly available electronic database to facilitate data collection related to opioid abuse.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/13/2018

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Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act [HB-4998] [Healthcare ] [Insurance ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor Reported (amended) By The Committee On Energy And Commerce. H. Rept. 115-732. on 06/12/2018

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Recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2018 as "PCOS Awareness Month". [HR-864] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Human Services ]
Recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2018 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell Introduced In House on 04/27/2018

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POPPY Study Act Protecting against Opioid Prescription-abuse during Prenatal Year Study Act [HB-5646] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Science ] [Children and Youth ]
POPPY Study Act Protecting against Opioid Prescription-abuse during Prenatal Year Study Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Stewart Introduced In House on 04/27/2018

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Responsible Opioid Prescription Act [HB-5635] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Public Health ]
Responsible Opioid Prescription Act This bill limits Medicaid coverage of opioids prescribed to enrollees other than those who are in long-term care facilities or who are receiving hospice care, palliative care, or treatment for cancer.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Glenn Grothman Introduced In House on 04/26/2018

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State Offices of Rural Health Reauthorization Act of 2018 [HB-5641] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
State Offices of Rural Health Reauthorization Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell Introduced In House on 04/26/2018

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A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for an action plan on recommendations for changes under Medicare and Medicaid to prevent opioids addictions and enhance access to medication-assisted treatment, and for other purposes. [S.2769] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Public Health ]
A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for an action plan on recommendations for changes under Medicare and Medicaid to prevent opioids addictions and enhance access to medication-assisted treatment, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop an action plan to provide recommendations on changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs to enhance: (1) the treatment and prevention of opioid addiction, and (2) the coverage and reimbursement of medication-assisted (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/26/2018

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Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2018 [HB-5634] [Cannabis ] [Healthcare ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Science ]
Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Ordered To Be Reported (amended) By Voice Vote. on 09/13/2018

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Easy Enrollment Act of 2018 [HB-5625] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Public Health ]
Easy Enrollment Act of 2018 This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to shift the annual open enrollment period for health care exchanges. Beginning with calendar 2020, the annual open enrollment period must begin on a date set by the Department of Health and Human Services and must end on April 15 of that calendar year. Under current law, for benefit years beginning on or after January 1, 2018, the annual open enrollment period begins on November 1 and ends on December 15 of the calendar year preceding the benefit year.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster Introduced In House on 04/26/2018

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9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act of 2017 [HB-3834] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ] [Healthcare ] [Veterans ] [Disaster Relief ] [Public Health ] [Workers' Compensation ]
9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill makes eligible for the 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor a public safety officer who: (1) participated in the response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; and (2) died because of such participation as a result of a WTC-related health condition (i.e., a World Trade Center-related health condition).

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Became Public Law No: 115-276. (txt | Pdf) on 11/03/2018

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Community Partnerships in Education Act [HB-4272] [Education ] [Community Development ] [Children and Youth ]
Community Partnerships in Education Act

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 11/07/2017

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MEDS Act Marijuana Effective Drug Studies Act of 2017 [S.1803] [Cannabis ] [Healthcare ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Science ]
MEDS Act Marijuana Effective Drug Studies Act of 2017 This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to establish a new, separate registration process to facilitate research involving marijuana and the commercial production of drugs made from marijuana. Specifically, the bill requires the Drug Enforcement Administration to register manufacturers and distributors to supply marijuana: (1) for use in research, and (2) for the commercial production of approved drugs containing or derived from marijuana.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S5483-5484) on 09/13/2017

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Gun Violence Research Act of 2017 [HB-4573] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Public Health ] [Public Safety ]
Gun Violence Research Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 12/08/2017

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