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H.R.1585, the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act, aims to incentivize physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities. It extends and modifies the Conrad 30 program, which allows foreign medical graduates to remain in the US …
The document is a dissent from a denial of certiorari in the case of Carter v. United States. Justice Thomas argues that the Supreme Court should revisit the Feres doctrine, a judicially created exception to the Federal Tort Claims Act …
The Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025 (S.699) amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to address liability for payment of charges associated with purchased/referred care services provided by the Indian Health Service (IHS). It ensures that patients …
S.694, also known as the PLASMA Act, aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to implement a phased-in manufacturer discount program for plasma-derived products under Medicare Part D. The bill intends to ease the financial burden on …
The Births in Custody Reporting Act of 2025 (BCRA) aims to improve data collection and oversight regarding pregnant inmates in state custody. It mandates states to report anonymized, aggregate information on pregnant inmates to the Attorney General. This includes details …
H.R.1518, the "New Era of Preventing End-Stage Kidney Disease Act," aims to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of rare kidney diseases. The bill focuses on research, public awareness, and provider education related to these diseases. It amends the Public …
H.R.1517, the "Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2025," aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The amendment would add physical therapists to the list of healthcare providers eligible to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare. …
The "More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2025" (S.683) aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The goal is to expand eligibility for incentives under the Medicare health professional shortage area bonus program. This expansion would include …
H.R. 1525, the "Protecting Life from Chemical Abortions Act," seeks to restrict access to abortion, particularly chemical abortions. It prohibits the declaration of a public health emergency related to abortion and reinstates the in-person dispensing requirement for abortion drugs. The …
H.R. 1521, the Dental and Optometric Care Access Act of 2025 (DOC Access Act of 2025), aims to amend Title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve healthcare coverage under vision and dental plans. The bill seeks to …
H.R. 1520, the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, aims to prohibit discrimination against individuals with mental or physical disabilities in organ transplant cases. The bill defines key terms such as 'covered entity,' 'disability,' 'qualified individual,' and 'reasonable modifications' …
H.R.1539, the Medical Device Electronic Labeling Act, aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow medical device labeling to be provided solely through electronic means. This applies to a broader range of devices than currently permitted. …
H.R.1523, also known as the PREVENT DIABETES Act, aims to expand access to the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) by including virtual program suppliers. This bill mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise regulations to allow entities …
H.R. 1509, the Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act of 2025, aims to streamline the enrollment process for out-of-state healthcare providers under Medicaid and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program). This bill amends the Social Security Act to facilitate easier enrollment …
H.R. 1480, the Rural Health Innovation Act of 2025, aims to improve healthcare access in rural areas by establishing two grant programs. The first program supports the creation and maintenance of rural health centers, focusing on urgent care and emergency …