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  • S. 5502 — To ensure continued access to diabetes technology upon Medicare enrollment, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,410

    The bill titled "Diabetes Interventions Addressing Barriers to Enrollment, Technology, and Education Services (DIABETES) Act" aims to improve access to diabetes technology and education for Medicare enrollees. It calls for better recognition and reimbursement of essential...

    Simple Explanation

    The DIABETES Act wants to make sure that people who get Medicare can easily get the special tools and training they need to take care of their diabetes. It's like helping everyone with diabetes have the same good stuff to stay healthy without extra fuss or big costs.

  • 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.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    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.