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Search Results: keywords:"centers for medicare

H. R. 7718 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure pharmacy access and choice for medicare beneficiaries.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:469
H.R. 7718 amends the Social Security Act to ensure that Medicare beneficiaries have better access to pharmacies and more choices in where they get their prescriptions filled. The bill requires that any pharmacy willing to agree to fair and relevant contract terms can join a...
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H.R. 7718 is a plan to make it easier for older people to choose where they get their medicine by letting more pharmacies join the program that helps pay for their medicine. By 2028, as long as a pharmacy agrees to fair terms, they can be part of the program, giving people more choices on where to get their medicine.
S. 3950 — To provide States with support to establish integrated care programs for individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, and for other purposes.
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March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:11,761
The DUALS Act of 2024 aims to help U.S. states create integrated care programs for people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. It outlines plans for states to choose models for providing coordinated healthcare, improve eligibility processes, and enhance the quality of...
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The DUALS Act of 2024 wants to help states make sure that people who can use both Medicare and Medicaid get better care by working together. It also wants to make sure that these people can understand and choose their healthcare plans, and not have to worry about hidden costs or problems with their personal information.
H. R. 8503 — To provide States with support to establish integrated care programs for individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, and for other purposes.
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May 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:11,783
H.R. 8503, titled the "Delivering Unified Access to Lifesaving Services Act of 2024" or "DUALS Act of 2024", aims to help states create integrated care programs for people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. It outlines the development of integrated care models, data...
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H.R. 8503, or the "DUALS Act of 2024," is a plan to help states make better healthcare programs for people who get both Medicare and Medicaid, and it also lets people choose their own medicine plans.
H. R. 8977 — To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test an emergency medical services treatment-in-place model under the Medicare program.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:819
H.R. 8977 aims to enhance access to emergency medical services. It proposes changes to the Social Security Act, specifically requiring Medicare to test a model where payments are made for treatments provided by ambulance services even if the patient isn't transported to a...
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In this bill, they want to try a plan where ambulance teams can get paid by Medicare for helping people at the scene, even if they don't take them to the hospital. They'll test this idea for five years to see if it helps people get the care they need.
S. 5400 — To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test an emergency medical services treatment-in-place model under the Medicare program.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:763
S. 5400 aims to amend the Social Security Act to test a new emergency medical services model that allows for treatment without transportation. This model, under Medicare, would let ground ambulance providers receive payment for treating patients on-site without the need to...
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This bill wants to try a new idea where ambulance teams can be paid for helping people right where they find them, instead of needing to take them to the hospital. They want to see if this new way of doing things helps people and saves money over five years.
S. 4829 — To direct the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to clarify that implanted active middle ear hearing devices are prosthetics and are not subject to the hearing aid coverage exclusion under the Medicare program.
July 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:286
S. 4829 aims to ensure that implanted active middle ear hearing devices are recognized as prosthetic devices. This classification would exclude them from the hearing aid coverage exclusion under Medicare. The bill instructs the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare &...
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S. 4829 is a plan to make sure special hearing devices that go inside the ear are seen as "prosthetics," which means they won't be treated like regular hearing aids under Medicare rules. This helps people with Medicare get these special hearing aids without being stopped by the usual rules for hearing aids.
H. R. 7254 — To direct the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to clarify that fully implanted active middle ear hearing devices are prosthetics and are not subject to the hearing aid coverage exclusion under the Medicare program.
February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:340
H.R. 7254 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives aiming to change how some hearing devices are classified under Medicare. Specifically, it instructs the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to treat fully implanted active middle ear...
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H.R. 7254 is a bill that says some special hearing devices should be considered like real body parts, not just hearing aids, so that older people can get help paying for them through a program called Medicare.
H. J. RES. 139 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting.
May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:284
H. J. RES. 139 is a resolution that seeks to reject a specific rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This rule involves setting minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities and requires transparency in Medicaid institutional payments. If the resolution is...
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H. J. RES. 139 is like a plan that says, "We don't want to follow the new rules about how many people should be working in places where old or sick people live and how we share money information about these places." If Congress agrees, those new rules won't happen.
H. R. 7652 — To increase oversight and transparency with respect to Medicare billing codes.
March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:504
H. R. 7652 aims to improve oversight and transparency concerning Medicare billing codes. It requires the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to study how Medicare adds, modifies, and removes billing codes, examining data types, trends, and...
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H.R. 7652 is like making sure everyone knows exactly how much toys at a toy store cost and which ones are new each year. It wants the people in charge to check and tell everyone about all the changes in the price tags and new toys (Medicare billing codes) so we all understand what's going on.
S. J. RES. 91 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting.
June 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:365
S. J. RES. 91 is a joint resolution introduced in the United States Senate that seeks congressional disapproval of a rule made by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This rule concerns the establishment of minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities...
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S. J. RES. 91 is like a group of Senators saying they don't like a new school rule and want it canceled. This rule is about making sure there are enough helpers in nursing homes and being clear about money in hospitals for some patients.
H. R. 7149 — To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a model to improve access to specialty health services for certain Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.
January 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:763
H. R. 7149, also known as the “Equal Access to Specialty Care Everywhere Act of 2024” or the “EASE Act of 2024,” aims to improve access to specialty health services for certain Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. The bill mandates the Center for Medicare and Medicaid...
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The EASE Act of 2024 is like making sure everyone can see a special doctor using video calls, especially for people living in faraway places. It wants to make it easier for friendly doctor teams to help these people get special care.
H. J. RES. 216 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2025 and Updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Program.
October 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:281
H. J. RES. 216 is a joint resolution in the 118th Congress that seeks to express congressional disapproval of a rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This rule relates to the Medicare Program concerning the payment system for inpatient...
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H. J. RES. 216 is a plan where some members of Congress say they don't agree with a new rule about how hospitals that help people get better after being sick get paid by Medicare. They want to make sure this new rule doesn't get used.
S. 4078 — To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a model to improve access to specialty health services for certain Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.
April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:814
S. 4078 is a bill proposed in the Senate on April 9, 2024, aiming to improve access to specialty health services for some Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. It mandates the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a new model using digital technologies to deliver...
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This bill wants to make it easier for older people or those with limited money to see special doctors using their gadgets, especially if they live far away or where there aren't many doctors. It asks a big health group to test new ideas and see what works best.
H. J. RES. 217 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to Medicare Program; FY 2025 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update, Hospice Conditions of Participation Updates, and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements.
October 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:291
H. J. RES. 217 is a joint resolution that enables Congress to reject a specific rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The rule in question relates to the updates and requirements for the Medicare Program's Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate, as well as...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, Congress is looking at stopping a new rule about how much money is given to places that help people who are very sick and dying. They haven't said why they want to stop it or what might happen if they do.
H. R. 8114 — To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from finalizing a rule proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to place certain limitations on Medicaid payments for home or community-based services.
April 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:355
H. R. 8114 aims to stop the Secretary of Health and Human Services from finalizing a rule proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This proposed rule would require that at least 80% of Medicaid payments for certain home-based services go towards paying direct care...
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H.R. 8114 is a proposed law that wants to stop new rules from making sure that most of the money for helpers who take care of people at home goes to paying these helpers. Some people think this might make it harder for helpers to get paid well for their work.
H. J. RES. 138 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to Clarifying the Eligibility of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Recipients and Certain Other Noncitizens for a Qualified Health Plan through an Exchange, Advance Payments of the Premium Tax Credit, Cost-Sharing Reductions, and a Basic Health Program.
May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:381
H. J. RES. 138 is a joint resolution expressing congressional disapproval of a rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This rule attempted to clarify the eligibility of DACA recipients and certain other noncitizens for various health insurance benefits, including Qualified...
Simple Explanation
Congress is thinking about a rule that would help some special groups, like DACA recipients, get health insurance benefits, but this bill wants to stop that rule, so those groups might not be able to get those benefits.
S. 4054 — To require entities to meet minimum cybersecurity standards to be eligible for Medicare accelerated and advance payment programs if the reason for the need for such payments is due to a cybersecurity incident.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:530
S. 4054, titled the “Health Care Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2024,” aims to enhance cybersecurity in healthcare facilities participating in Medicare payment programs. The bill mandates that hospitals and service providers must meet specific cybersecurity standards to...
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The Health Care Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2024 wants hospitals to have good computer safety rules to get extra money help from Medicare if a cyber problem happens. This way, they ensure hospitals' computers are safe, so patients continue to receive care even if there's a computer issue.
H. J. RES. 146 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to Clarifying the Eligibility of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Recipients and Certain Other Noncitizens for a Qualified Health Plan through an Exchange, Advance Payments of the Premium Tax Credit, Cost-Sharing Reductions, and a Basic Health Program.
May 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:496
H. J. RES. 146 is a joint resolution in the U.S. Congress that seeks to disapprove and nullify a rule made by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This rule was about making it clear whether Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients and some other...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, some people in Congress want to stop a new rule that helps certain immigrants get health insurance help. If this bill passes, those immigrants wouldn't get the new kinds of help to pay for their health care.
S. 4338 — To provide for the establishment of hybrid primary care payments under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
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May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,596
S. 4338, titled the "Pay PCPs Act of 2024," aims to change how primary care payments are made under the Medicare program. The bill allows for a new "hybrid" payment system that combines fixed monthly payments with traditional fee-for-service payments for primary care...
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S. 4338 is a plan to give doctors who see older people different ways to get paid, mixing a steady paycheck with pay for each visit. It also wants to make doctor's visits cheaper for patients and sets up a group to make sure the payment rules are fair.
S. 3841 — To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report on the impact of a proposed rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on access of veterans to long-term care facilities.
February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:580
S. 3841 proposes a requirement for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report to Congress regarding the potential effects of a new rule by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on veterans' access to long-term care facilities. Specifically, the report...
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This bill wants the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to write a report for Congress about how a new rule might change the way veterans can go to special care places, like nursing homes, especially if they live far away or not near many people.
H. R. 7708 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require MA organizations offering network-based plans to maintain an accurate provider directory, and for other purposes.
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March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,504
H. R. 7708 aims to ensure that organizations offering Medicare Advantage (MA) network-based plans keep accurate records of the healthcare providers available to patients. This bill mandates these organizations to regularly verify and update provider directories, noting when information may be...
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Medicare Advantage plans need to keep a list of doctors and hospitals they work with; this bill wants to make sure that list is always correct so people don’t get confused and charged too much by mistake. If someone visits a doctor because the list said they were part of the plan but they aren't, the bill makes sure they only pay the normal price.
H. R. 8018 — To require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Commissioner of Social Security to review and simplify the processes, procedures, forms, and communications for family caregivers to assist individuals in establishing eligibility for, enrolling in, and maintaining and utilizing coverage and benefits under the Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Social Security programs respectively, and for other purposes.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,936
The Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act or the ABC Act (H.R. 8018) requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Social Security Administration to simplify the processes that family caregivers use to help individuals access benefits...
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The ABC Act is like a helper for family members who take care of someone sick—they make it easier to fill out forms and talk to people so these caregivers can get the health and money help they need from the government. It also tries to make sure these helpers get good support and that everything is easy to understand, just like getting a little extra guidance when you do a tricky puzzle.
S. 4532 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans.
June 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,925
S. 4532 aims to amend the Social Security Act to set rules about how Medicare Advantage plans use prior authorization for covering services. It mandates that by 2027, Medicare Advantage plans must have an electronic prior authorization system and meet protection standards for...
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S. 4532 is a bill that wants to make sure health plans for older people, called Medicare Advantage, have fair and easy rules when deciding if they'll pay for a doctor's service in the future, using computers to help. By 2027, these plans have to be quick and clear about their decisions and tell people when they say yes or no to paying for a service.
S. 4518 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans.
June 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,770
The bill S. 4518 seeks to amend the Social Security Act to set new rules for prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. It aims to establish an electronic system for handling prior authorization requests and enforce transparency by requiring plans to report various...
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The bill wants to make it easier for older people to get the healthcare they need by using computers and new technology to decide quickly if their medical treatments are approved, and by being open about how these decisions are made.
H. R. 8207 — To provide for the establishment of Medicare part E public health plans, and for other purposes.
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May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,775
H.R. 8207, titled the "Choose Medicare Act," proposes the creation of Medicare part E public health plans, available in the individual, small group, and large group markets. These plans would offer comprehensive coverage, including reproductive services, and be accessible on...
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H.R. 8207 is a proposal to create a new kind of Medicare health plan called "Part E," which people can buy like any other insurance, and it wants to make sure healthcare is more affordable and covers lots of services. The bill also includes rules about how much people pay out of their own pockets to help keep things fair and not too expensive.
S. 4231 — To provide for the establishment of Medicare part E public health plans, and for other purposes.
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May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,762
S. 4231 is a bill introduced in the Senate that aims to establish Medicare Part E public health plans, expanding access to health insurance in the U.S. These plans would be available in individual, small group, and large group insurance markets, covering essential health...
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S. 4231 is a plan to make it easier for people in the U.S. to get health insurance, like a special doctor club called "Medicare Part E" that helps pay for doctor's visits and medicine. The plan wants to make sure it's not too expensive for people, but it also has to be careful about spending the money wisely.
S. 4729 — To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to establish a pilot program for family caregivers for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder with neurological and organic brain dysfunction.
July 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,579
S. 4729 aims to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to create a pilot program supporting family caregivers who look after people with Alzheimer's or similar disorders affecting the brain. This program would provide grants to organizations like senior centers and educational...
Simple Explanation
S. 4729 wants to start a new program to help people who take care of family members with Alzheimer's by giving money to places like senior centers so they can offer more help. It will also check how well the help works by looking at health details, but some people worry about privacy and making sure the information is safe.
H. R. 8702 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans.
June 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,363
H.R. 8702 aims to modify the Social Security Act to regulate prior authorization processes in Medicare Advantage plans. Starting in 2026, the bill requires these plans to meet specific transparency and electronic authorization standards by 2027. It includes provisions for...
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Think of H.R. 8702 like a rule that makes sure when Grandma needs something called "Medicare Advantage" to help her see a doctor, everything happens quickly and clearly. By 2027, doctors and helpers need to use computers to talk to each other instead of sending papers, so Grandma doesn't wait too long for her care.
H. R. 8849 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the national and local coverage determination processes under the Medicare program.
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June 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:897
H.R. 8849, known as the "Timeline Integrity for Medicare Evidence Development Act of 2024" or "TIMED Act of 2024," aims to enhance the processes for Medicare coverage decisions. It requires the Secretary to review coverage for certain items or services within ten years unless an exception is...
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H.R. 8849, the "TIMED Act of 2024," is a bill that wants to make sure doctors and hospitals who work with Medicare (a program helping older and sick people) follow fair and clear rules when deciding what treatments to cover. It gives $1,000,000 to help make these changes, but it's not clear exactly how this money will be used.
H. R. 10006 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve transparency with respect to the suspension of Medicare payments pending an investigation into a credible allegation of fraud.
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October 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,798
H. R. 10006 aims to make Medicare payment suspensions more transparent when there is an investigation into possible fraud. The bill mandates that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provide detailed information to providers about any fraud allegations...
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This bill wants to make sure that when doctors aren't paid by Medicare because of a 'fraud' investigation, the doctors are told why, and they can ask questions and challenge it if needed.
S. 5023 — To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to improve falls prevention research and activities, and for other purposes.
September 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,080
The Stand Strong Falls Prevention Act aims to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to improve research and activities related to preventing falls among seniors. It proposes creating an Advisory Committee on Falls Prevention to develop a national plan and assess federal...
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The Stand Strong Falls Prevention Act wants to help older people by making sure we have better ways and ideas to stop them from falling down. It suggests creating a team of experts to make a plan and check on the government's work to keep seniors safe from falls.
H. R. 8299 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Council for Technology and Innovation of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to carry out a program to facilitate and coordinate efforts between the United States and Israel to expand and enhance collaboration on the development and delivery of health care products and services.
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May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,245
H.R. 8299, known as the "Maximizing Israel-U.S. Research Advancement and Collaborative Leadership in Emerging Medical Technology Act of 2024," aims to enhance collaboration between the United States and Israel in developing and delivering healthcare products and services. This bill directs...
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The bill wants the U.S. and Israel to work together on making healthcare products better, and it plans to set up a team and spend $8 million each year to do this from 2025 to 2029.
H. R. 9384 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide an explanation of benefits not later than 30 days after an item or service is furnished under the Medicare program.
August 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:313
H.R. 9384, also known as the “Prompt Reporting and Oversight for Medicare Providing Transparency Act” or the “PROMPT Act,” aims to ensure Medicare transparency. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services provide an explanation of benefits to patients...
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The PROMPT Act wants to make sure that people who use Medicare get a clear report about what medical services they received and what was paid for within 30 days, helping them understand their healthcare costs better.
S. 3573 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage.
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January 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:663
S. 3573 is a bill that aims to amend the Social Security Act to make data about extra benefits offered by Medicare Advantage plans more transparent. Starting January 1, 2027, it would require these plans to report detailed information about the benefits used by enrollees and...
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S. 3573 is like giving people a better map to see all the extra goodies they get with their Medicare health plans, making sure by 2027 everyone knows what's available and how much it costs, all while keeping personal info safe. The bill plans to spend $15 million in 2024 to get everything set up.
S. 3458 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify the application of the in-office ancillary services exception to the physician self-referral prohibition for drugs furnished under the Medicare program.
December 11, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:376
S. 3458 is a bill that aims to amend the Social Security Act by altering the rules for prescribing drugs under the Medicare program. It clarifies that certain requirements do not apply to drugs and supplies needed to administer those drugs in physicians' offices from May 11,...
Simple Explanation
S. 3458 is a plan from a group of Senators that wants to make it easier for doctors to give their patients medicine in their offices without worrying about some old rules, so that older people on Medicare can get their medicines without any trouble.
H. R. 10272 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of weight loss agents for certain individuals under part D of the Medicare program.
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December 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:726
H.R. 10272, also known as the "Dual Eligible Americans Living with Obesity Act of 2024" or the "DEAL with Obesity Act of 2024," aims to amend the Social Security Act to include coverage for weight loss medications under Medicare Part D for certain individuals. The bill...
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The DEAL with Obesity Act of 2024 wants to help people with less money who use Medicare and Medicaid by paying for special medicines that help them lose weight, so it's cheaper for them to get healthier.
H. R. 7481 — To authorize the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to carry out a Social Determinants of Health Program, and for other purposes.
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February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,638
H.R. 7481 aims to allow the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to run a Social Determinants of Health Program. The program seeks to improve health outcomes by addressing factors like housing and food access that affect health in communities. To...
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H.R. 7481 is a plan that lets the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) help people by giving money to improve things like homes and food. They say they will give out a lot of money every year from 2025 to 2029 to help make people healthier in their communities.
S. 3847 — To authorize the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to carry out a Social Determinants of Health Program, and for other purposes.
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February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,622
S. 3847 is a bill that allows the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to create a program focused on social determinants of health, with the aim of improving health outcomes and reducing health inequalities. The bill outlines the activities and goals of the...
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The bill wants to let a special group called the CDC help fix problems like not having a home or enough food so people can be healthier, by giving money to cities and groups that need it. They plan to spend lots of money on this, but they need to make sure they pick carefully who to give the money to and check how well it works.
S. RES. 826 — Supporting the designation of the week of September 16 through September 20, 2024, as Malnutrition Awareness Week.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:427
S. RES. 826 aims to designate the week of September 16 through September 20, 2024, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week" to raise awareness and prevention of malnutrition across the lifespan. The resolution acknowledges the impact of malnutrition in the United States, particularly...
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S. RES. 826 wants to make a special week to talk about how important it is to eat healthy so people don't get sick from not having enough good food, especially older people and kids. It also says we should thank doctors and nutrition experts and use better ways to help everyone get the food and help they need to stay healthy.
H. R. 7379 — To amend title XXX of the Public Health Service Act to establish standards and protocols to improve patient matching.
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February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,926
H.R. 7379, titled the "Patient Matching And Transparency in Certified Health IT Act of 2024," aims to improve how patients are matched with their medical records. The bill proposes establishing a standard definition and data set for accurate patient matching to enhance the...
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The bill wants to help doctors and hospitals make sure they have the right info about patients by creating better ways to match people's records. It aims to make it safer and less costly when treating patients by making sure the right person gets the right care, but it doesn't explain who will pay for this or how it will work exactly.
S. 4330 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to create a Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Payment Program exempt from budget neutrality adjustment requirements, and to amend section 1128A of title XI of the Social Security Act to create a new statutory exception for the provision of free or discounted transportation for radiation oncology patients to receive radiation therapy services.
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May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:8,091
The bill S. 4330 aims to amend the Social Security Act to establish a new payment program for radiation oncology services that focuses on providing quality, efficient care. This program will offer bundled payments for radiation therapy, exempt from budget neutrality...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change how doctors get paid for radiation therapy for cancer by sending them set payments, and it also wants to help people get to their treatment by giving free rides.
S. 3503 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise certain regulations in relation to the Medicare shared savings program and other alternative payment arrangements to encourage participation in such program, and for other purposes.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,368
The bill S. 3503, known as the "Value in Health Care Act of 2023," directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to update regulations around the Medicare shared savings program to help more healthcare providers participate. It proposes removing certain financial...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make it easier for doctors and hospitals to work together to save money while helping people on Medicare. It tries to change some rules so more healthcare groups can join and use new ways to get paid for taking care of patients.
S. 4510 — To amend the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 to delay implementation of the inclusion of oral-only ESRD-related drugs in the Medicare ESRD prospective payment system.
June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:657
S. 4510 proposes an amendment to the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 to extend the delay in including oral-only drugs related to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in the Medicare ESRD payment system until January 1, 2027. The bill aims to prevent this particular type of...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to wait longer before adding some special kidney medicine costs to a big health plan, giving more time to study and maybe save money.
H. R. 8817 — To improve data collection and reporting for youth in residential treatment programs.
June 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:369
H.R. 8817 aims to improve how states collect and report data for youth in residential treatment programs. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with other federal agencies, to issue guidance to state agencies on best practices for data...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8817 is a bill that wants to help states do a better job keeping track of and reporting information about kids in special places called residential treatment programs, making sure these kids are safe and taken care of properly. It asks important government helpers to come together and share ideas on how to do this the best way possible.
H. R. 8404 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to create a Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Payment Program exempt from budget neutrality adjustment requirements, and to amend section 1128A of title XI of the Social Security Act to create a new statutory exception for the provision of free or discounted transportation for radiation oncology patients to receive radiation therapy services.
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May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:8,146
H.R. 8404 proposes changes to U.S. law to establish a new payment program for radiation oncology services under Medicare, called the Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Payment Program. This program aims to improve cancer care by providing incentives for quality...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8404 is a plan to make paying for special cancer treatments more fair and to help patients reach their appointments by providing rides, but there are worries about how it will handle money and new medical tools.
H. RES. 1462 — Supporting the designation of the week of September 16 through September 20, 2024, as Malnutrition Awareness Week.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:519
H. RES. 1462 is a resolution that supports designating September 16 through September 20, 2024, as Malnutrition Awareness Week. It highlights the significant issue of malnutrition in the United States and globally, emphasizing its impact across different demographics. The...
Simple Explanation
It's a plan to raise awareness about not getting enough healthy food, called malnutrition, by marking some days in September 2024 as Malnutrition Awareness Week. It's like a special week to remind everyone how important it is to eat well and stay healthy!
H. R. 9975 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on insurance coverage of dyspraxia/developmental coordination disorder.
October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:651
The bill H.R. 9975, titled the "Gabriel Rosenberg Dyspraxia/DCD Coverage Act," directs the Comptroller General to study and report on health insurance coverage for dyspraxia or developmental coordination disorder (DCD) within a year of its enactment. The report will examine...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants a special helper to look at how some people can get help from their insurance if they have trouble with moving their bodies, like dyspraxia. The helper will see what help is available and think of ways to make it better.
S. 3548 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for hospital and insurer price transparency.
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December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:12,284
S. 3548 aims to enhance healthcare price transparency in the United States by amending the Public Health Service Act. The bill requires hospitals, insurers, laboratories, and other healthcare providers to publicly disclose pricing information for services and procedures,...
Simple Explanation
S. 3548 is like a rulebook telling hospitals and health insurance companies they must show people how much healthcare services cost, just like how price tags in stores show the price of toys. This helps everyone know the cost before choosing their doctor or hospital.
S. RES. 738 — Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2024, as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:587
S. RES. 738 is a resolution put forth in the United States Senate expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2024, as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. It aims to raise public awareness about sickle cell disease (SCD), highlighting the need for empirical research,...
Simple Explanation
In 2024, a group of people in the U.S. Senate wants everyone to learn more about a sickness called sickle cell disease. They think June 19 should be a special day to talk about it and find better ways to help people who have it.
S. 5445 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of contraceptive items and services at no cost-sharing under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,662
S. 5445 aims to change the Social Security Act to ensure that Medicare covers contraceptive items and services without any cost-sharing starting January 1, 2026. This includes coverage under parts B, C, and D for both prescription and over-the-counter options relevant for...
Simple Explanation
S. 5445 is a plan to help people with Medicare get birth control for free by making sure it's covered without extra costs. It also wants people to study how well this works and if everyone can get the birth control they need.
H. RES. 1304 — Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2024, as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:658
H. RES. 1304 expresses support for designating June 19, 2024, as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day to raise global awareness about sickle cell disease (SCD). The resolution highlights the need for ongoing research, early detection, effective treatments, and preventative care...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make June 19, 2024, a special day to help people learn about sickle cell disease, a sickness that affects the blood. It encourages finding new ways to help people with the disease feel better and have better access to doctors and medicine.
S. 3756 — To establish a new pilot program that would test coverage of outpatient observation services furnished outside a hospital under the Acute Hospital Care at Home initiative.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:333
S. 3756 aims to create a pilot program testing insurance coverage for outpatient observation services provided at home instead of in a hospital, as part of the Acute Hospital Care at Home initiative. The program will be conducted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services...
Simple Explanation
S. 3756 is a plan to see if people can get looked after at home instead of a hospital when they're a bit sick and need observation. It checks if insurance can help with this and makes sure hospitals still follow some important rules.
H. R. 8075 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of staff-assisted home dialysis for certain hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients and to ensure all patients are educated on modality options and receive the resources, information, and support to succeed on the modality of their choice, and for other purposes.
April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,191
H.R. 8075, also known as the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act of 2024," seeks to amend the Social Security Act to expand Medicare coverage for staff-assisted home dialysis for certain hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients. The bill mandates that patients should be educated on...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8075 is a plan that wants to help people who need a special kind of medical care called dialysis, which cleans their blood, by letting them do it at home with a helper. The bill also makes sure that people learn about all the different ways to do this care and get help to pick the best one for them.
S. 5349 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure prompt coverage of breakthrough devices under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
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November 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,111
The bill S. 5349 aims to amend the Social Security Act to ensure that new breakthrough medical devices are quickly covered under the Medicare program. It introduces a "transitional coverage period" of four years for devices designated as breakthroughs, during which they must...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure fancy new medical devices get covered quicker by a program called Medicare, giving them four years of help unless they are unsafe. It plans to spend money every year to make this happen and requires reports on how many devices get this special treatment.
S. 5474 — To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to establish an interagency council on social determinants of health, and for other purposes.
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December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,153
The Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2024 aims to amend title XI of the Social Security Act by creating an interagency council called the Social Determinants Accelerator Interagency Council. This council will work to provide assistance to state and local governments in...
Simple Explanation
The Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2024 is like creating a big team to help people stay healthy and happy by figuring out what they need most in their towns, and this team can give away money to help fix problems, but some people worry it might not be fair and clear enough about how they pick who gets the help.
H. RES. 1495 — Expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:714
H. RES. 1495 is a resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives that supports making September 2024 "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month." It aims to improve public knowledge about sickle cell disease, highlighting the need for better treatments, early detection, and care...
Simple Explanation
In September 2024, people in the United States will talk about sickle cell disease, a blood condition, to help others understand it better and try to find new cures and treatments. They want the government to work together to help people with this condition get good care.
H. R. 7970 — To require direct-to-consumer advertisements for prescription drugs and biological products to include truthful and not misleading pricing information.
April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:433
H.R. 7970 is proposed legislation aimed at ensuring that direct-to-consumer advertisements for prescription drugs and biological products include truthful and clear pricing information. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish regulations that...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7970 wants to make sure that when you see ads on TV for medicine, they tell you the price clearly and truthfully so you know how much it costs.
H. R. 7274 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for outreach and education to Medicare beneficiaries to simplify access to information for family caregivers through 1–800–MEDICARE, and for other purposes.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,192
H.R. 7274, also known as the “Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2024,” aims to make it easier for Medicare beneficiaries and their family caregivers to access necessary health information. The bill proposes outreach and education efforts to inform beneficiaries about...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7274 is a plan to help people who use Medicare and their family helpers get important health information more easily through a special phone line and other ways, while also teaching them how to avoid tricksters.
S. 5464 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the collection of data regarding graduate medical education.
December 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:457
S. 5464 aims to amend the Social Security Act to require hospitals with approved medical residency programs to collect and report data on graduate medical education starting January 1, 2027. The bill mandates that this data includes attrition figures, such as withdrawals and...
Simple Explanation
S. 5464 wants hospitals to keep track of how many doctors in training leave or finish their programs, and share this information online for everyone to see, while making sure they carefully note differences like age, gender, and other details.
H. R. 9119 — To direct the Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services of the Department of Justice to establish a training course relating to Alzheimer’s disease and similar forms of dementia.
July 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:443
H. R. 9119 aims to create a training course for law enforcement officers on Alzheimer's disease and similar forms of dementia. The Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, along with other health agencies, will develop the course, which will be...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make a special class for police officers so they can learn about Alzheimer's and dementia, which are illnesses that make people forget things and get confused. This way, they can understand how to help people with these illnesses better.
H. R. 9803 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure the integrity of hospice care furnished under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:11,021
The Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement Act of 2024 aims to improve the integrity of hospice care under the Medicare program. It introduces a temporary freeze on new hospice enrollments, enhances oversight and survey frequency for certain hospice programs,...
Simple Explanation
The Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement Act of 2024 is about making sure people in hospice care, which is care for very sick people who might not get better, get the right help and treatments. It does this by checking how hospice caregivers do their jobs more often, making sure they follow the rules, and setting aside money to pay for these checks and give people more information about their care.
H. R. 6790 — To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to preventing end-stage kidney disease, and for other purposes.
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December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,137
H. R. 6790, titled the “New Era of Preventing End-Stage Kidney Disease Act”, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to help prevent end-stage kidney disease. The bill proposes establishing NIDDK Centers of Excellence to research rare kidney diseases and increase public education,...
Simple Explanation
The "New Era of Preventing End-Stage Kidney Disease Act" wants to stop serious kidney problems by setting up special research centers and educating people and doctors, but it needs to make sure it doesn't waste money and picks the right people to help.
S. 4949 — To improve end-of-life care.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,278
S. 4949, titled the “Compassionate Care Act,” aims to enhance end-of-life care by promoting advance care planning in the United States. The bill proposes educational initiatives for both the public and healthcare providers to increase awareness and understanding of advance...
Simple Explanation
S. 4949, called the "Compassionate Care Act," is a plan to help people talk about and plan for their end-of-life care by teaching about it and using telehealth to make it easier for more people to understand their options.
S. 4616 — To establish a public health plan.
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June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,083
S. 4616, also known as the "Medicare-X Choice Act of 2024," aims to establish a new public health plan called the "Medicare Exchange health plan." This plan would be available in the individual and small group markets beginning in 2026, with full availability nationwide by...
Simple Explanation
S. 4616 is a plan to create a new health care option called the "Medicare Exchange health plan," which aims to make good health care less expensive by letting people choose it like they pick their favorite snacks. It also wants to help lower the cost of medicine and ensure hospitals play fair, but it needs to be careful with a lot of money so it isn't wasted.
S. 5218 — To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to strengthen, increase oversight of, and compliance with, security standards for health information, and for other purposes.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:9,009
S. 5218 seeks to enhance the security of health information by amending titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act. It introduces stricter oversight and compliance measures, including mandatory security risk management and audits for entities handling health data. The...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rulebook to help keep people's health information safe and sound. It makes sure hospitals and other groups take extra care to protect this information, and if they don't, they could have to pay money.
H. R. 9805 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a process to expand access to claims data under certain Federal health plans in order to facilitate research and quality improvement.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:726
H. R. 9805, also known as the “Access to Claims Data Act,” is a bill introduced in the United States House of Representatives. It aims to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a process by January 1, 2025, that would expand access to claims data from...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9805 is a plan that wants to let special groups use health data from places like Medicare to help make healthcare better. They would pay a fee to use the data, but there are some parts that aren't very clear, like how much the fee should be and who exactly can use the data.
S. 3934 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration project to increase access to biosimilar biological products under the Medicare program.
March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,271
S. 3934 proposes the creation of a three-year nationwide project led by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to boost access to biosimilar biological products under Medicare. This demonstration project would evaluate the benefits of a shared savings payment plan for...
Simple Explanation
S. 3934 is a plan to try using special versions of medicines called biosimilars in Medicare, where doctors can earn extra money if they choose these medicines, but it won't cost patients more. The project will happen over three years, and it will help decide if using these medicines can keep costs the same while making sure people get good care.
H. R. 8412 — To modernize clinical trials and remove barriers for participation in clinical trials, and for other purposes.
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May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,920
H. R. 8412 aims to modernize clinical trials in the United States by increasing participation from underrepresented populations. It proposes issuing grants to improve outreach and recruitment activities and permits covering participants' expenses to encourage diverse...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8412 is a plan to make clinical trials easier for more people to join, especially those who often get left out. It gives money to help pay for things like travel and makes sure people don't have to pay too much tax on the money they receive for joining these trials.
H. R. 7742 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a 2-year demonstration program for hospitals to provide outpatient observation services to Medicare beneficiaries at home.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,258
H.R. 7742 aims to amend the Social Security Act to create a 2-year program allowing hospitals to provide outpatient observation services to Medicare beneficiaries at home. The bill outlines that participating hospitals would be granted waivers similar to those used during the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7742 is like letting certain hospitals take care of some sick people at home instead of at the hospital for two years to see if it's better and cheaper. They have to follow some special rules, and the government will check if it works well.
H. R. 7677 — To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of the Treasury from finalizing a rule proposing restrictions on short-term limited duration insurance, and to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to define such insurance.
March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:582
H.R. 7677, titled the "Patient’s Choice Act of 2024," aims to stop the Secretaries of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury from enforcing a rule that would limit short-term limited duration insurance. This bill wants to ensure these types of insurance contracts can...
Simple Explanation
In Congress, there's a new plan called the "Patient’s Choice Act of 2024." It wants to let people buy short-term health insurance that can last up to a year and be renewed for up to three years, and it stops the government from making rules that would change this.
S. 3932 — To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of the Treasury from finalizing a rule proposing restrictions on short-term limited duration insurance, and to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to define such insurance.
March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:516
The bill S. 3932 seeks to stop certain U.S. government departments from finalizing rules that limit the duration of short-term limited duration insurance plans. It ensures that the maximum terms for such insurance plans remain unchanged from what they currently are....
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to stop certain government leaders from making new rules that would limit special short-term health insurance plans. It also says that these plans can last less than a year and be renewed so they can last up to three years in total.
H. R. 9237 — To improve end-of-life care.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,309
H.R. 9237, also known as the "Compassionate Care Act," aims to enhance end-of-life care in the United States. It establishes guidelines and educational campaigns for advance care planning, ensuring individuals understand their rights to make health care decisions. The bill...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9237 is a bill that wants to make sure people get good care when they are very sick and near the end of their life, by helping doctors learn more and using computers to talk to sick people, like video calls.
S. 3977 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect beneficiaries with limb loss and other orthopedic conditions by providing access to appropriate, safe, effective, patient-centered orthotic and prosthetic care; to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse with respect to orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:865
S. 3977, known as the "Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act," aims to enhance protections for Medicare beneficiaries with limb loss or orthopedic conditions. It prohibits Medicare payments for certain orthotic and prosthetic devices delivered via drop...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rulebook that makes sure people who need special leg or arm helpers, like prosthetics, get them safely and correctly from trained helpers. It also stops some helpers from being dropped off like packages, so the right person is always there to show how to use them properly.
H. R. 8966 — To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to improve the recruitment and retention of employees in the Indian Health Service, restore accountability in the Indian Health Service, improve health services, and for other purposes.
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July 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:17,250
H.R. 8966 is aimed at improving the Indian Health Service (IHS) by enhancing the recruitment, retention, and accountability of employees, and bolstering health services provided to Native American communities. The bill proposes various measures, including offering incentives...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8966 is a bill that tries to make healthcare better for Native American people by helping doctors and nurses work there, giving them rewards, and making sure they do a good job. It also wants to make sure everything is fair and done the right way, but some people are worried it might be a little confusing or unfair without enough money to help.
H. R. 1691 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure prompt coverage of breakthrough devices under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
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December 24, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,840
H. R. 1691 aims to amend the Social Security Act to ensure timely Medicare coverage for breakthrough medical devices. It defines a "breakthrough device" and sets a transitional coverage period of four years from the date the device is designated as a breakthrough. During this...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 1691 wants to make sure that neat new medical gadgets can be used by people on Medicare faster by giving them a special quick-approval period. It plans to spend some money each year to help make these decisions but needs to figure out the best way to use this money.
H. R. 10078 — To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to establish within the Indian Health Service an Office of Graduate Medical Education Programs, and for other purposes.
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October 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:719
H.R. 10078, titled the "IHS Provider Expansion Act," seeks to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. It proposes the creation of an Office of Graduate Medical Education Programs within the Indian Health Service. The office aims to develop training programs for...
Simple Explanation
The IHS Provider Expansion Act is a plan to help train more doctors to work with Native American communities by creating a new office that will manage doctor training programs, with at least $4 million given each year to get the job done starting in 2026.
H. R. 8261 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend certain flexibilities and payment adjustments under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
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December 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:9,487
H.R. 8261 aims to extend certain flexibilities and payment adjustments under the Medicare program. It proposes changing requirements for telehealth services, especially expanding eligibility and extending the period these services can be used. The bill also addresses payments to low-volume...
Simple Explanation
Imagine if going to the doctor was like a fun video call on the computer, and this bill wants to keep it that way for a longer time. It also wants to make sure hospitals and ambulances get the money they need while making rules fairer for people who help buy medicine.
H. R. 10271 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants for graduate medical education partnerships in States with a low ratio of medical residents relative to the general population.
December 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:717
H.R. 10271 aims to change the Public Health Service Act to allow for grants to be given to graduate medical education partnerships in states where there are few medical residents compared to the general population. The bill would enable these grants to be used to create new...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10271 wants to give money to hospitals in states where there aren't many doctors in training, so they can have more positions for these new doctors. This is like giving schools extra funds to let more teachers teach students in places that need them the most.
H. R. 8261 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend certain flexibilities and payment adjustments under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
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May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:9,277
H. R. 8261 is a bill aimed at extending and enhancing certain provisions of the Medicare program, particularly concerning telehealth services, hospital care, and ambulance services. It seeks to prolong telehealth flexibilities, adjust payments for specific hospitals, and increase transparency...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8261 is a plan to make Medicare better by keeping video doctor visits, helping hospitals and ambulances, and making sure money is used carefully for medicine and care. It wants doctors to use special tools to check on people and make sure they pay the right amount, but some rules might be a bit confusing.
S. 5029 — To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to establish a research and development-intensive small biotech manufacturer exception from the Medicare drug price negotiation program.
September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:826
S. 5029, introduced in the United States Senate, aims to modify the Social Security Act to create an exception for small biotech companies from being included in the Medicare drug price negotiation program. The bill specifically targets companies that focus heavily on...
Simple Explanation
S. 5029 is a bill that says small companies making new medicines don't have to lower their prices for Medicare if they spend a lot of money on inventing and testing new drugs.
S. 4811 — To require guidance to improve access to mental health and substance use prevention services for children, adolescents, and young adults.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:822
S. 4811, known as the "Prevention Services for Youth Act," is a bill introduced in the Senate to improve access to mental health and substance use prevention services for young people. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to work with various agencies to provide...
Simple Explanation
The Prevention Services for Youth Act is a plan where important helpers want to make it easier for kids and teenagers to get help if they're feeling really sad or having trouble with things like drugs. It’s like a big guide to show how to help everyone in a fair and smart way.
H. R. 7142 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate access to non-opioid pain management drugs under part D of the Medicare program.
January 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,809
H.R. 7142 aims to improve access to non-opioid pain management drugs for Medicare part D enrollees by removing cost-sharing barriers. It ensures these drugs are placed on the lowest cost-sharing tier and exempt from deductibles, starting January 1, 2025. The bill prohibits...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7142 is a plan to make it easier for older people on Medicare to get medicine for pain that isn't from opioids, by making these medicines cheaper and removing some rules, starting in 2025.
H. R. 8816 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a cognitive impairment detection benefit under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
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June 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,162
H.R. 8816 proposes amendments to the Social Security Act to include a cognitive impairment detection benefit in Medicare's annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical examinations, starting January 1, 2025. The bill seeks to improve Medicare coverage processes and includes...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8816 is about making sure that when older people visit the doctor under Medicare, they also get checked for memory problems. It also talks about allowing special medicines and smart machines to help doctors, but it needs to be clearer about how these things will work and how much they will cost.
H. R. 7017 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to take certain Medicare premiums of household members into account in determining the health care insurance premiums tax credit.
January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:430
H.R. 7017 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to consider certain Medicare premiums paid by household members when calculating the health care insurance premiums tax credit. Specifically, it allows taxpayers to reduce their coverage month premiums by the amount of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7017 is like a special rule that lets people count the costs of certain health payments, like Medicare, from their family when figuring out a money-back bonus for health insurance. Starting after 2024, these costs can help lower the amount of their health insurance payments.
H. R. 10135 — To improve the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care, and for other purposes.
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November 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,517
H.R. 10135 seeks to enhance the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnoses in healthcare through research and strategic improvements. The bill establishes a comprehensive research program to understand and reduce diagnostic errors, provides support for research...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10135 is about making sure doctors do better at finding out what's wrong when people are sick by supporting more research and making plans to do this better, while also being careful with how they spend the money to make sure it's used well.
H. R. 8113 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require reporting on certain directed payments under the Medicaid program.
April 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:821
H. R. 8113 aims to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve transparency in Medicaid payments. It requires states to report specific information about payments known as "directed payments," which include how these payments are calculated, distributed, and their...
Simple Explanation
Medicaid is a program that helps pay for health care, and this bill wants to make sure everyone knows how the money is being used by asking states to share information about payment plans. That way, people can see if the money is being used fairly and if it’s helping those it’s supposed to help.
H. R. 5526 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify the application of the in-office ancillary services exception to the physician self-referral prohibition for drugs furnished under the Medicare program.
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September 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,559
H. R. 5526 aims to clarify a specific rule regarding Medicare. It addresses how doctors can supply certain outpatient drugs to their patients without violating rules against self-referral. Additionally, the bill provides for Medicare coverage of certain pumps and drugs that...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 5526 is a plan to let doctors give certain medicines to their patients without breaking special rules, while making sure that Medicare pays for treatments that need a doctor or nurse to help. The plan also sets aside $114 million to help improve Medicare, but it's not clear exactly how that money will be spent.
H. R. 8725 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit to Congress a report on the option to elect to pay cost-sharing under a prescription drug plan or MA–PD plan in monthly capped amounts.
June 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:794
The H.R. 8725 bill, titled the “Increasing Medication Access for Seniors Act of 2024,” requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit annual reports to Congress, starting in 2026, on the option for Medicare Part D enrollees to pay their cost-sharing amounts in...
Simple Explanation
The Increasing Medication Access for Seniors Act of 2024 is a plan that helps older people pay less at once for their medicines by allowing them to spread out their payments each month. Starting in 2026, the person in charge of healthcare must tell the government how this plan is working and how many people are using it.
S. 3882 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with resources to support efforts to integrate or coordinate Medicare and Medicaid benefits for individuals that are eligible for both programs.
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March 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,647
S. 3882 aims to help states better coordinate Medicare and Medicaid benefits for individuals who qualify for both programs. It proposes amendments to the Social Security Act, establishing grants to support state planning and activities that integrate these healthcare...
Simple Explanation
S. 3882 is a plan to help states make sure people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid get good and easy-to-use health care, with $300 million set aside to help them make and carry out these plans.
H. R. 7717 — To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to enhance pharmacy benefit manager transparency requirements.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:796
H.R. 7717 aims to increase transparency in how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) operate under the Social Security Act. It requires entities providing pharmacy benefits to share detailed financial information with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and relevant health...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7717 is a rule that wants companies who help people get their medicine to tell everyone more about where their money comes from and goes. This will help people understand how these companies work and make sure they're fair by 2027.
H. R. 7442 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to assess the feasibility and financial effects of expanding coverage under the Medicare program to items and services furnished in the Philippines.
February 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:420
H. R. 7442, also known as the “Philippine Medicare Portability Study Act,” directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on expanding Medicare coverage to include healthcare services provided in the Philippines. The study will evaluate the...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7442 is a plan to see if people with Medicare in the U.S. could get medical care in the Philippines, checking if it can save money and work well. They want to know what needs to change to make this happen and will tell Congress what they find out in six months.
H. R. 7432 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to enable State Medicaid programs to provide comprehensive, coordinated care through a health home to individuals with sickle cell disease.
February 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:949
H.R. 7432, also known as the “Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act,” aims to allow State Medicaid programs to offer comprehensive and coordinated care to individuals with sickle cell disease through a health home model. The bill proposes to amend section 1945 of the...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to help people with sickle cell disease by letting states offer special care through Medicaid, starting in 2025. It means doctors and nurses can work together more to help these patients feel better.
S. 5097 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration project to improve outpatient clinical care for individuals with sickle cell disease.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:933
The bill S. 5097, titled the "Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act," aims to modify title XIX of the Social Security Act. It proposes the establishment of a demonstration project allowing state Medicaid programs to develop health homes specifically for individuals with...
Simple Explanation
The Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act is a plan to help people with sickle cell disease get better care from doctors, including special health services like dental and vision checkups, through a new project that will start in 2025. This project will let Medicaid in some states make special healthcare homes for sickle cell patients and learn the best ways to take care of them.
H. R. 8217 — To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,694
H.R. 8217 aims to amend the Social Security Act to create a special enrollment period for Medicare for individuals who are transitioning from COBRA continuation coverage. It ensures these individuals won't face increased premiums if they enroll during this special period, which occurs while...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8217 wants to make it easier for people who have special health insurance called COBRA to switch to another kind of health insurance called Medicare without paying extra money, and it also wants to make sure that people understand these changes by giving clear information.
H. R. 10305 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt certain drugs from the part D manufacturer discount program under the Medicare program.
December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:261
H.R. 10305 proposes an amendment to the Social Security Act, specifically targeting the part D manufacturer discount program under Medicare. The bill seeks to exempt certain orally administered drugs from this discount program. It specifies that these exemptions apply to...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to change some rules so certain types of medicines, which people take by mouth, don't have to give a discount to Medicare. It might make these medicines cost a bit different or be more available for older people who need them.
H. R. 9173 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to stabilize payments to long-term care hospitals under the Medicare program and improve patient access.
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July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,599
The bill, H.R. 9173, aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to stabilize payments for long-term care hospitals under the Medicare program and improve patient access. It introduces a temporary cap on the fixed loss amount for Medicare high-cost outlier payments and mandates a...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that hospitals taking care of very sick people, especially with tough wounds, get enough money from Medicare without spending too much. It also wants to check if these money rules are working well or if they need to be better.
S. 4777 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require hospitals to fulfill certain obligations relating to discontinuation of services or closure.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,660
The Hospital Stability and Health Services Act of 2024 aims to amend the Social Security Act by setting new requirements for hospitals that plan to discontinue services or close down. It mandates that hospitals must notify the Secretary of Health at least 90 days in advance...
Simple Explanation
The Hospital Stability and Health Services Act of 2024 says that if a hospital plans to stop some services or close, they have to tell the government first and make sure people in the community can still get the care they need.
H. R. 6780 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Demonstration Program to test a payment and service delivery model under part A of Medicare to improve clinical health outcomes and reduce the rate of readmissions of certain individuals.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,113
The bill, H.R. 6780, introduced in the House of Representatives, proposes establishing a demonstration program to provide medically tailored meals to certain Medicare patients discharged from hospitals. Over four years, selected hospitals will test this initiative aimed at improving patients'...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to try an idea where some hospital patients who are sick get special meals delivered to their homes to see if it helps them get better and stay out of the hospital. These meals are made just for them to help with their specific health needs, and everything is paid for, so it's like a big test to see if this helps people stay healthy.
H. R. 2365 — An Act To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a national project to prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure Parkinson’s, to be known as the National Parkinson’s Project, and for other purposes.
June 04, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:1,868
H.R. 2365 establishes a national initiative called the National Parkinson’s Project, directed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, aimed at preventing, diagnosing, treating, and curing Parkinson's disease. The bill outlines the creation of an integrated national...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a big plan to help people with Parkinson's disease by finding better ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. It will involve listening to lots of different experts and checking how well the plan is working each year until 2035.
H. R. 7368 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the application of Medicare secondary payer rules to certain workers’ compensation settlement agreements and qualified Medicare set-aside provisions.
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February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,003
H.R. 7368, or the "Coordination Of Medicare Payments and Workers’ Compensation Act" (COMP Act), aims to amend the Social Security Act to ensure that Medicare’s secondary payer rules apply to certain workers' compensation settlements. The bill introduces definitions and provisions for how...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about making sure that when someone gets hurt at work and gets money to pay for their medical bills, Medicare doesn't pay the same bills twice. It's like making sure if one friend promises to buy candy, the other friend doesn't have to pay again for the same candy.

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