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Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Study; Jt Commission on Health Care; study of the long-term effects of marijuana use. [HJR-578]
[Cannabis ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
Study; Joint Commission on Health Care; study of the long-term effects of marijuana use on individuals and populations; report. Directs the Joint Commission on Health Care to study the long-term effects of marijuana use on individuals and populations. In conducting its one-year study, the Joint Commission shall review scientific studies, including studies of individuals in states that have legalized or decriminalized the use of marijuana for medical or recreational purposes, and other sources to determine the long-term effects of marijuana use on
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US Congress 115th Congress
Steve Gleason Enduring Voices Act of 2017 [HB-2465]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Social Security ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Disabilities ]
Steve Gleason Enduring Voices Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to make permanent the elimination of a specified payment cap under the Medicare program with respect to speech generating devices.
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Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Chief Medical Examiner; appointment, terms, and authority of medical examiners. [HB-1615]
[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Chief Medical Examiner; appointment, terms, and authority of medical examiners. Provides that the Chief Medical Examiner may appoint a medical examiner for each county or city in the Commonwealth. Under current law, the Chief Medical Examiner is required to do so. The bill authorizes appointed medical examiners to assist the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner with cases requiring medicolegal death investigations. Finally, the bill clarifies that the appointment of a medical examiner to fill a vacancy is not required to start on October 1 of the
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West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Relating to generic drug products [SB-406]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Healthcare ]
The purpose of this bill is to amend the way savings derived from the filling of generic drugs are distributed. The provisions of this section apply retroactively to pharmacy transaction occurring since 1978.
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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2017. [SR-166]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2017. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week. Recognizes the contributions of nurses to the U.S. health care system.
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Recognizing the importance of vaccinations and immunizations in the United States. [HR-327]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
[Children and Youth ]
Recognizing the importance of vaccinations and immunizations in the United States. Commends the international community, health organizations, the private sector, school and community leaders, and faith-based organizations for bolstering health through vaccination. Recognizes that the lack of vaccination can cause a public health crisis, and that there is no credible evidence that vaccines cause life-threatening or disabling diseases in healthy children or adults. Encourages a continued commitment to research to improve vaccines and develop new
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Steve Gleason Act of 2017 [S.1132]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Social Security ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Disabilities ]
Steve Gleason Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to make permanent the elimination of a specified payment cap under the Medicare program with respect to speech generating devices.
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West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Patient Freedom Act [HB-2677]
[Cannabis ]
[Healthcare ]
[Taxes ]
[Public Health ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
The purpose of this bill is to create the “The Patient Freedom Act.” It provides protections for the medical use of cannabis; defines debilitating medical conditions for which medical cannabis may be used; requires the registration of qualifying patients and designated caregivers; requires issuance of registry identification cards; establishes an affirmative defense and dismissal of proceedings for medical cannabis; establishes licenses provided for only indoor growing of medical cannabis by registered patients, caregivers and cannabis distribution
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Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2017 [S.1131]
[Healthcare ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Health ]
Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require manufacturers of certain drugs and biological products with a wholesale cost of $100 or more per month to report to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) price increases that result in a 10% or more increase in the cost of a drug over a 12-month period or a 25% or more increase over a 36-month period. Reports are required for prescription drugs and drugs commonly administered in hospitals, except vaccines, drugs
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Utah 2017 General Session
Health Care Malpractice Act Amendments [SB-107]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
Health Care Malpractice Act Amendments
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Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2017 [HB-2439]
[Healthcare ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Health ]
Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require manufacturers of certain drugs and biological products with a wholesale cost of $100 or more per month to report to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) price increases that result in a 10% or more increase in the cost of a drug over a 12-month period or a 25% or more increase over a 36-month period. Reports are required for prescription drugs and drugs commonly administered in hospitals, except vaccines, drugs
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Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2017 [S.1133]
[Healthcare ]
Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2017
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FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 [HB-2430]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 TITLE I--FEES RELATING TO DRUGS Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2017 (Sec. 102) This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to extend through FY2022 and revise Food and Drug Administration (FDA) user fees for brand name drugs. User fees are eliminated for supplemental new drug applications and drug manufacturing facilities. A prescription drug program fee replaces the prescription drug product fee. This annual fee is assessed on a new drug application holder for each approved drug for up to
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Utah 2017 General Session
Emergency Administration of Epinephrine Amendments [SB-108]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
Emergency Administration of Epinephrine Amendments
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West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Creating Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act [SB-398]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Workers' Compensation ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Law Enforcement ]
The purpose of this bill is to create The Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act. The bill defines terms and to whom the article applies. The bill regulates the practice of volunteer health practitioners during an emergency and creates a registration system; grants reciprocity to licenses issued to volunteer health practitioners in other states during an emergency. The bill allows for credentialing and privileges of a volunteer health practitioner. The bill provides sanctions for violations. It sets out when the article applies to other
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West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Creating exemption from certificate of need for services and equipment purchased for use in private physician offices [SB-389]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
The purpose of this bill is to allow private physician offices to offer any service or purchase any piece of major medical equipment for use solely in his or her private medical practice.
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Utah 2017 General Session
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact [SB-106]
[Healthcare ]
[Mental Health ]
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact
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DATA Act of 2017 DMEPOS Access and Transparency Act of 2017 [HB-2445]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
DATA Act of 2017 DMEPOS Access and Transparency Act of 2017
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Medical Product Review Harmonization Act of 2017 [HB-2474]
[Healthcare ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
Medical Product Review Harmonization Act of 2017
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations. [HB-510]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.