H.R. 6596 aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, specifically targeting the eligibility criteria for the rural emergency hospital (REH) designation under the Medicare program. The bill broadens the eligibility to include certain off-campus outpatient departments that …
The Medical Device Recall Improvement Act of 2025 aims to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of medical device recall notifications. It mandates the creation of an electronic format for recall notifications, ensuring that manufacturers and importers submit recall information electronically …
The Restoring Essential Public Access and Improving Resilient Infrastructure Act (REPAIR Infrastructure Act) reauthorizes and improves the reconnecting communities program. It allocates $3 billion annually from the Highway Trust Fund for fiscal years 2027-2031. These funds are designated for planning …
The Clarity on Care Options Act aims to improve healthcare access for veterans by requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and maintain a publicly available directory of healthcare providers that accept assignments under the Civilian Health and Medical …
The National Military Civilian Medical Surge Program Act of 2025 aims to enhance the medical surge capacity of the United States by establishing a formal program for collaboration between the Department of Defense and civilian healthcare organizations. This program seeks …
The "Anesthesia for All Act" aims to prohibit health insurers from imposing arbitrary time caps on reimbursement for anesthesia services. It amends the Public Health Service Act and the Social Security Act to ensure reimbursement is based on medical necessity, …
The Accountability for Better Care Act of 2025 (S. 3391) proposes amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, primarily focusing on extending and modifying enhanced premium tax credits for healthcare. It …
This document is a joint resolution (S.J. Res. 84) introduced in the Senate, aiming to disapprove a rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA); specifically, the …
The "Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act" mandates a study comparing the quality of mental health and addiction therapy care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with that of non-Department providers. An independent organization …
H.R. 6516 aims to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) by mandating the identification of individuals dually enrolled in both Medicaid or CHIP and a qualified health plan through an Exchange. This identification process would occur through …
H.R. 6522, the "CARING for Our Veterans Health Act of 2025," aims to improve healthcare services for veterans by enhancing the coordination and governance of community care providers within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system. The bill mandates the …
The "Health Care Worker and First Responder Fairness Act" aims to exempt certain earnings of healthcare professionals and first responders from the Social Security retirement earnings test. This exemption applies to wages earned during specific periods, including the COVID-19 pandemic …
The Veterans Affairs Peer Review Neutrality Act of 2025 aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to eliminate conflicts of interest within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). It focuses on peer reviews, administrative investigation boards, and fact-finding …
The Strategic Teams for Organized Response Mobilization Act (STORM Act) aims to enhance the nation's emergency response capabilities by leveraging health care workforce platforms. It allows the President to certify and enter into agreements with these platforms for workforce surge …
The "More Affordable Care Act" (H.R. 6538) proposes a health freedom waiver program allowing states to waive certain requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) starting January 1, 2026, provided they maintain a high-risk insurance pool. It also establishes "Trump …