Search Results: keywords:"healthcare technology"

  • H. R. 7512 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure implementation of real-time benefit tools under part D of the Medicare program.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:285

    H.R. 7512 seeks to amend the Social Security Act to make sure that real-time benefit tools are used in the Medicare Part D program. This bill mandates that by January 1, 2027, sponsors of prescription drug plans must put in place at least one electronic tool that allows patients to see their...

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    Imagine if every time someone needed medicine, they could instantly see how much it would cost and if it's covered by their plan. This bill wants to make sure that by 2027, all medicine plans have a tool that shows these details to everyone right away, so they know exactly what to expect.

  • H. R. 2092 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force to improve access to health care information technology for non-English speakers.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:614

    H.R. 2092 aims to improve access to healthcare information technology for non-English speakers. The bill mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to form a task force that will issue guidance on various aspects, such as using interpreters during telemedicine...

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    H.R. 2092 wants to help people who don't speak English well by making it easier for them to use computer systems for healthcare. This means creating a special team to figure out how to use interpreters and make things like online doctor visits and patient information available in different languages.

  • H. R. 10536 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a mission of the Veterans Health Administration to innovate, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:3,552

    H.R. 10536, also known as the "Innovation for VA Technology and Entrepreneurship Act" or the "INNOVATE Act," seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code to establish an innovation mission within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The bill aims to enhance the...

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    H.R. 10536 wants to help take care of veterans by letting hospitals use new, cool technology more easily and quickly. It creates a special office to find and use new ideas from companies and schools, but there's a need to make sure the money is spent wisely and fairly.

  • 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.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    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.