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Search Results: keywords:"healthcare services"

S. RES. 689 — Supporting the goals and ideals of National Hospital Week, to be observed from May 12 through May 18, 2024.
May 15, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:203
S. RES. 689 is a resolution that supports the observance of National Hospital Week, which takes place from May 12 through May 18, 2024. This resolution highlights the important role hospitals play in providing essential health care services across the United States, including...
Simple Explanation
The resolution S. RES. 689 is like giving a big thank-you card to all the hospitals and the people who work there, making sure everyone has doctors, nurses, and helpers to take care of them. It wants everyone to celebrate and appreciate how hospitals are always there to help, just like superheroes in our neighborhoods, from May 12 to May 18, 2024.
H. R. 8148 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow for the furnishing of audio-only telehealth services.
April 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:282
H. R. 8148 is a bill introduced in the 118th Congress that aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include audio-only telehealth services. If passed, this bill will ensure that the Secretary of Health and Human Services provides coverage and payment for...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8148 is a bill that wants doctors to be able to help people over just the phone when there's an emergency, so everyone can get care even if they can't use video.
H. RES. 1428 — Supporting the designation of the week of September 15, 2024, through September 21, 2024, as Telehealth Awareness Week.
September 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:246
H. RES. 1428 supports designating the week of September 15, 2024, through September 21, 2024, as "Telehealth Awareness Week." This resolution highlights the importance of telehealth in providing healthcare services and recognizes its impact during and after the COVID-19...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a special week in September 2024 all about learning and talking about how doctors can help people over the phone or computer, which is called telehealth. It's like a big reminder that sometimes you can see the doctor without leaving home, but they still need to figure out the best way and make sure everyone can do it.
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...
Simple Explanation
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.
S. 4122 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to develop national quality standards for continuous skilled nursing services provided through Medicaid, and for other purposes.
April 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,291
The Continuous Skilled Nursing Quality Improvement Act of 2024 seeks to amend the Social Security Act to establish national quality standards for continuous skilled nursing services provided through Medicaid. It redefines "private duty nursing services" as "continuous skilled...
Simple Explanation
The Continuous Skilled Nursing Quality Improvement Act of 2024 is a new rule that wants nurses to follow special rules when taking care of people who are very sick and need a lot of help, making sure these rules are the same everywhere. It also changes the name of the care these sick people receive and says that only trained nurses can give this type of care.
H. R. 1256 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws relating to the appointment of the Under Secretary of Health and Assistant Under Secretaries of Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
December 24, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:532
H.R. 1256, known as the “Veterans Health Administration Leadership Transformation Act,” aims to update how senior health officials are appointed at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill proposes a five-year term for the Under Secretary of Health and removes certain...
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H.R. 1256 is a plan to change how big bosses for veterans' hospitals are picked, making their job last five years and changing some rules about what’s needed to get these jobs. This is so smarter people can help take care of veterans better.
H. R. 10012 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to include eyeglass lens fittings in the category of medical services authorized to be furnished to veterans under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.
October 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:420
H. R. 10012 proposes to modify title 38 of the United States Code to allow veterans to receive eyeglass lens fittings as part of the medical services offered through the Veterans Community Care Program. The bill mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create regulations...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to let veterans get their glasses fitted by nearby non-VA doctors, making it easier for them to see clearly. It also asks the government to check if everything is working well and report back after six months.
H. R. 7087 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program for evidence-based perinatal mental health prevention for pregnant and postpartum members of the Armed Forces and beneficiaries, and for other purposes.
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January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,251
H. R. 7087 aims to set up a pilot program under the Secretary of Defense for preventing mental health issues during the perinatal period in pregnant and postpartum military members and their families. The program, to be implemented in military medical centers, will focus on...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7087 is a plan to help pregnant and new moms in the military feel better by making sure they get good care for their minds, not just their bodies, and it sets aside money to make sure this plan works well.
S. 4791 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the consideration of continuity of health care in determining best medical interest under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:263
The bill S. 4791, titled the "Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act," proposes an amendment to title 38 of the United States Code. It aims to ensure that when deciding the best medical interests under the Veterans Community Care Program, the continuity of health care...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that veterans keep seeing the same doctors and nurses they trust when they get care, so they don't have to start all over with someone new every time.
H. R. 9742 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring provisions of law, and for other purposes.
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September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,766
H. R. 9742 aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code, focusing on extending various expiring provisions related to veterans' affairs. The bill includes extensions for healthcare services, memorial affairs, support for homeless veterans, and other authorities within the...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9742 is a bill that wants to keep helping veterans by giving them more time to get special healthcare and other support, but it's not always clear how the money will be used or if everyone will be treated equally.
H. R. 8245 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish the Rural Hospital Stabilization Pilot Program to provide grants to rural hospitals for purposes of ensuring local access to services.
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May 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,065
H. R. 8245 aims to amend the Social Security Act to create the Rural Hospital Stabilization Pilot Program. This program will award grants to rural hospitals and technical assistance providers to help them maintain and improve access to healthcare services in rural areas....
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8245 wants to help small hospitals in the countryside by giving them money to keep running and make sure people can still visit them when they’re sick. The plan will give some hospitals money each year for four years, but the grown-ups are still figuring out how to make sure the money is used the right way and which hospitals need it most.
H. RES. 1511 — Expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:296
H. RES. 1511 expresses support for designating September 2024 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month." It highlights the high number of men living with or dying from prostate cancer in the U.S. and the importance of early screening to detect the disease. The resolution...
Simple Explanation
In September 2024, people are encouraged to learn more about prostate cancer, which affects many men, and to support efforts to find better ways to prevent and treat it. The plan doesn't say exactly how they'll do this or how they'll pay for it, but it hopes everyone will help in spreading the word.
S. 3558 — To prohibit contracting with certain biotechnology providers, and for other purposes.
September 23, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,216
The bill S. 3558 aims to stop U.S. government agencies from signing contracts with certain biotechnology providers linked to foreign adversaries. It prohibits buying equipment or services from companies like BGI and WuXi AppTec, or any entity that might pose a risk to...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop U.S. government from buying things from certain foreign companies that might be a threat and make sure the government keeps an eye on these companies to protect people's information.
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.
S. 3768 — To extend and modify the transportation grant program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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February 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:439
S. 3768 aims to extend and make changes to the transportation grant program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill proposes including tribal and Native Hawaiian organizations as beneficiaries of the program. It also seeks to update the definitions of these...
Simple Explanation
S. 3768 wants to let more groups, like some tribal and Native Hawaiian organizations, use special money to help veterans get transportation. It also plans to adjust how much money is given each year, but needs to be careful to not spend too much.

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