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Concentrating on High-Value Alzheimer's Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act of 2018 [HB-4957]
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Concentrating on High-Value Alzheimer's Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act of 2018
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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. [HR-731]
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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
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Expressing support for health and wellness coaches and "National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week". [HR-733]
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Expressing support for health and wellness coaches and "National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week". Expresses support for the designation of National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week and for the efforts of health and wellness coaches.
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Concentrating on High-value Alzheimer's Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act of 2018 [S.2387]
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Concentrating on High-value Alzheimer's Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act of 2018
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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for technical amendments to the Merit-based Incentive Payment System under Medicare. [HB-4987]
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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for technical amendments to the Merit-based Incentive Payment System under Medicare. This bill revises provisions related to performance and payment under Medicare's Merit-based Incentive Payment System.
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ACE Research Act Advancing Cutting-Edge Research Act [S.2406]
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ACE Research Act Advancing Cutting-Edge Research Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to expand the National Institutes of Health's unique research initiatives to include cutting-edge research that: (1) fosters scientific creativity and increases fundamental biological understanding leading to the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of diseases and disorders; or (2) is urgently required to respond to a public health threat. (Unique research initiatives may be supported through transactions other than contracts, grants, or cooperative
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A resolution designating February 2018 as "American Heart Month" and February 2, 2018, as "National Wear Red Day". [SR-403]
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A resolution designating February 2018 as "American Heart Month" and February 2, 2018, as "National Wear Red Day". Designates February 2018 as American Heart Month and February 2, 2018, as National Wear Red Day. Recognizes and reaffirms the commitment to fighting cardiovascular disease by promoting awareness of causes, risks, and prevention; supporting research; and expanding access to medical treatment. Encourages individuals to learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease.
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Cardiac Arrest Survival Act of 2018 [HB-5013]
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Cardiac Arrest Survival Act of 2018
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REAL Tuna Act of 2018 Re-Establishing Accuracy in Labeling of Tuna Act of 2018 [HB-5024]
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REAL Tuna Act of 2018 Re-Establishing Accuracy in Labeling of Tuna Act of 2018
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Opioid Response Enhancement Act [S.2437]
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Opioid Response Enhancement Act
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Safe Staffing for Nurse and Patient Safety Act of 2018 [S.2446]
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Safe Staffing for Nurse and Patient Safety Act of 2018
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Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2018 [S.2434]
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Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2018
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Flu Vaccine Act [S.2438]
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Flu Vaccine Act
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Safe Staffing for Nurse and Patient Safety Act of 2018 [HB-5052]
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Safe Staffing for Nurse and Patient Safety Act of 2018
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Advancing Access to Precision Medicine Act [HB-5062]
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Advancing Access to Precision Medicine Act
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Expressing support for the designation of March 3, 2018, as World Hearing Day. [HR-740]
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Expressing support for the designation of March 3, 2018, as World Hearing Day. Expresses support for the designation of World Hearing Day. Recognizes the importance of preventing hearing loss through self-protective behavior and the importance of patient access to early detection and intervention by health care professionals in the process of identification, treatment, and rehabilitation of hearing loss.
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Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2018 [HB-5068]
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Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2018 This bill authorizes the President to: (1) provide assistance, including through international organizations, national governments, and international and local nongovernmental organizations, to address the social, structural, health, and human rights issues that lead to obstetric fistula; and (2) support treatment of obstetric fistula. Such assistance shall promote the global Campaign to End Fistula and the International Obstetric Fistula Working Group.
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Dialysis PATIENTS Demonstration Act of 2017 Dialysis Patient Access To Integrated-care, Empowerment, Nephrologists, Treatment, and Services Demonstration Act of 2017 [HB-4143]
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Dialysis PATIENTS Demonstration Act of 2017 Dialysis Patient Access To Integrated-care, Empowerment, Nephrologists, Treatment, and Services Demonstration Act of 2017 This bill establishes a demonstration program for the provision of integrated care to Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Under the voluntary program, eligible participating providers may form organizations to offer ESRD integrated care models and serve as medical homes for program-eligible beneficiaries. Such a model: (1) shall cover medical and hospital services,
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Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2018 [HB-4897]
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Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct an interagency study regarding research on lung cancer in women, access to lung cancer preventive services, and public awareness and education campaigns on lung cancer. The study must include a comprehensive report on research and knowledge gaps related to lung cancer in women in the federal government and recommendations for: (1) a research program that would encourage innovative approaches to eliminate knowledge
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Expanding Access to Evidence-Based Opioid Treatment for Seniors Act of 2018 [HB-5083]
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Expanding Access to Evidence-Based Opioid Treatment for Seniors Act of 2018 This bill extends Medicare coverage to opioid-use disorder treatment services and programs.