Health
US Congress 115th Congress
Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2017 [S.92]
[Healthcare ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Trade ]
Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to promulgate regulations within 185 days permitting individuals to import a prescription drug purchased from an approved Canadian pharmacy that: is dispensed by a pharmacist licensed in Canada; is purchased for personal use in quantities not greater than a 90-day supply; is filled using a valid prescription issued by a physician licensed to practice in the United States;
(continued...)
Spread the world
Gettr
Utah 2017 General Session
✔
Concurrent Resolution Concerning the Oral Health Care of Utah's At-risk Populations [SCR-9]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Human Services ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Poverty ]
Concurrent Resolution Concerning the Oral Health Care of Utah's At-risk Populations
Spread the world
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
✔
Relating to recommendations regarding instruction in public schools to prevent the use of e-cigarettes. [SB-489]
[Education ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
Relating to recommendations regarding instruction in public schools to prevent the use of e-cigarettes.
Spread the world
US Congress 115th Congress
Putting Patients and Providers Ahead of Compressed Regulatory Timelines Act of 2017 [HB-409]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Social Security ]
Putting Patients and Providers Ahead of Compressed Regulatory Timelines Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to eliminate provider penalties for failure to comply with electronic health records (EHR) use requirements. Under current law, certain hospitals, Medicare Advantage organizations, and professionals participating in Medicare are subject to negative payment adjustments if they fail to comply with established requirements for EHR use. The bill eliminates these penalties and requires the Centers for
(continued...)
Spread the world
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store and healthy corner store revolving loan fund program. [HB-1047]
[Community Development ]
[Food ]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store and healthy corner store revolving loan fund program.
Spread the world
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
✔
Relating to coverage for certain breast cancer screening procedures under certain health benefit plans. [HB-1036]
[Healthcare ]
[Insurance ]
[Public Health ]
Relating to coverage for certain breast cancer screening procedures under certain health benefit plans.
Spread the world
Utah 2017 General Session
Utah Statewide Immunization Information System Program [HB-310]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Children and Youth ]
Utah Statewide Immunization Information System Program
Spread the world
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to informed consent to immunizations for children. [HB-1029]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
Relating to informed consent to immunizations for children.
Spread the world
Utah 2017 General Session
Public Health in Schools [HB-309]
[Public Health ]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
Public Health in Schools
Spread the world
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to a study on early detection and early intervention in cases of children with autism spectrum disorders. [HB-1008]
[Healthcare ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Human Services ]
[Disabilities ]
Relating to a study on early detection and early intervention in cases of children with autism spectrum disorders.
Spread the world
Utah 2017 General Session
✔
Public Health and Schools [HB-308]
[Education ]
[Public Health ]
Public Health and Schools
Spread the world
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to informed consent to immunizations for children. [SB-479]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
Relating to informed consent to immunizations for children.
Spread the world
Utah 2017 General Session
Trampoline Park Safety Standards Act [HB-300]
[Public Safety ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Recreation ]
Trampoline Park Safety Standards Act
Spread the world
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the disposition of remains and anatomical gifts. [HB-994]
[Healthcare ]
Relating to the disposition of remains and anatomical gifts.
Spread the world
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
✔
Relating to the form and revocation of medical powers of attorney. [HB-995]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Senior Citizens ]
Relating to the form and revocation of medical powers of attorney.
Spread the world
US Congress 115th Congress
Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act [S.93]
[Healthcare ]
[Reproductive Rights / Abortion ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Insurance ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prioritize review of supplemental drug applications (applications to modify the approved use of a drug) for contraceptive drugs intended for routine use that would be available to individuals aged 18 and older without a prescription. The FDA must waive user fees for such supplemental drug applications. Any drug that is eligible for this priority review must be a prescription drug for individuals under age 18. This bill repeals
(continued...)
Spread the world
Utah 2017 General Session
Joint Resolution Designating Post-traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day [SJR-12]
[Mental Health ]
[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
[Veterans ]
Joint Resolution Designating Post-traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day
Spread the world
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a first responder engaged in the actual discharge of the first responder's duties. [HB-982]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a first responder engaged in the actual discharge of the first responder's duties.
Spread the world
West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Reorganizing the West Virginia Health Care Authority [HB-2904]
[Healthcare ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
The purpose of this bill is to reorganize the West Virginia Health Care Authority and update provisions related to certificate of need, health care financial disclosures and the elimination rate review from the Health Care Authority powers and duties. The bill also repeals the West Virginia Health Care Authority Revolving Loan and Grant Fund.
Spread the world
Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Corrections, State Board of; membership, powers and duties, review of deaths of inmates. [HB-1782]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
State Board of Corrections; membership; powers and duties; review of deaths of inmates in local correctional facilities. Authorizes the State Board of Corrections (Board) to conduct a review of the death of any inmate in a local or regional correctional facility in order to determine the circumstances surrounding the inmate's death and whether the facility was in compliance with the Board's regulations. The bill requires the Board to develop and implement policies and procedures for the review of the death of any inmate that occurs in any local
(continued...)