Search Results: keywords:"patient outcomes"

  • S. RES. 676 — Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2024.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:293

    The resolution, S. RES. 676, supports the celebration of National Nurses Week from May 6 to May 12, 2024. It highlights the vital role nurses play in delivering high-quality healthcare, including acting as patient advocates and contributing to improved patient safety and outcomes. The...

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    This bill is about saying a big "thank you" to nurses for all their hard work in taking care of people and trying to make sure they are healthy and safe. It suggests that everyone should celebrate and recognize these helpers during a special week in May called National Nurses Week.

  • H. RES. 1301 — Expressing support for the inaugural Heart Recovery Awareness Day on February 20, 2025.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:172

    H. RES. 1301 expresses support for the inaugural Heart Recovery Awareness Day on February 20, 2025. The resolution emphasizes the significance of cardiovascular disease as a leading cause of death globally and in the United States, highlighting heart recovery as a vital and...

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    H.RES. 1301 wants to help people learn about Heart Recovery Awareness Day on February 20, 2025, because it can help many hearts heal better. It talks about finding new ways to make sick hearts feel better and stop people from needing to go to the hospital so much.

  • H. RES. 1203 — Expressing support for the designation of July 17, 2024, as Glioblastoma Awareness Day.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:307

    H. RES. 1203 is a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives supporting the designation of July 17, 2024, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day." Glioblastoma is a severe and deadly brain cancer, with only a 6.9% five-year survival rate and significant treatment challenges. The...

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    The resolution asks people to remember July 17, 2024, as a special day to think about and support people with glioblastoma, a very serious brain cancer, and to encourage more help and research to find better treatments.

  • S. 4204 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to codify value-based purchasing arrangements under the Medicaid program and reforms related to price reporting under such arrangements, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,809

    The bill S. 4204, also known as the "Medicaid VBPs for Patients Act" or "MVP Act," aims to amend the Social Security Act to support value-based purchasing arrangements under the Medicaid program. These arrangements allow states to negotiate drug prices based on the...

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    The bill wants to help states buy medicines for people on Medicaid by letting them pay based on how well the medicines work, hoping this will save money and make people healthier. It also asks for a report to see if this plan is helping people get the medicines they need and if it's a good deal for everyone.

  • H. R. 7996 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:518

    The bill H. R. 7996, known as the “Improving CARE for Youth Act,” aims to change the Social Security Act so that Medicaid covers both mental health services and primary care services given to a patient on the same day. This would mean that if someone visits a clinic, they can...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make sure that if someone goes to see a doctor and a therapist on the same day, both visits can be paid for by Medicaid, which helps people pay for healthcare. This makes it easier for people to get all the care they need without worrying about who will pay for it.