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The Modernizing Rural Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Utilization Act of 2025 aims to update the Social Security Act to modernize the utilization requirements for physicians, physician assistants (PAs), and nurse practitioners (NPs), particularly in rural healthcare facilities. The bill …
The Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act. It enables state Medicaid programs to offer comprehensive, coordinated care through health homes to individuals with sickle cell disease. The bill emphasizes the …
The "Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Southampton County, Virginia, Federal Recognition Act" (H.R. 5144) aims to grant federal recognition to the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe. This recognition would make the tribe and its members eligible for federal services and benefits …
The Telehealth Modernization Act extends several telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program for an additional two years, until September 30, 2027. These extensions include removing geographic requirements and expanding originating sites for telehealth services, expanding the types of practitioners eligible …
The Fair Access In Residency Act of 2025 (FAIR Act) aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. It mandates that hospitals with approved medical residency programs report data on osteopathic and allopathic applicants to the Secretary of …
The Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act aims to reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality among young individuals by authorizing grants to states. These grants will fund awareness campaigns, education programs, early detection initiatives, and support services. The bill addresses the …
The Home Health Stabilization Act of 2025 aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, focusing on stabilizing payments to home health agencies under the Medicare program. Specifically, it addresses adjustments to the standard prospective payment amount for …
The "PrEP and PEP are Prevention Act" aims to amend several acts, including the Public Health Service Act and the Social Security Act, to ensure no-cost coverage of HIV prevention services. This includes prescription drugs like PrEP and PEP, associated …
The Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act aims to extend enhanced premium tax credits under the Internal Revenue Code. Specifically, it extends the increased premium assistance amounts and the rule allowing credits for taxpayers whose household income exceeds 400% of …
The "Nationwide Right To Unionize Act" aims to repeal Section 14(b) of the National Labor Relations Act. This section currently allows states to enact "right-to-work" laws, which prohibit mandatory union membership as a condition of employment. The bill seeks to …
The "Fair Price Device Act" (H.R. 5158) aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, specifically concerning the approval process for combination products involving generic drugs and devices. The bill focuses on ensuring that generic drugs used with …
The "Patients' Right to Know Their Medication Act of 2025" aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It mandates standardized, printed patient medication information (PMI) be included with prescription drugs. This bill seeks to improve patient safety …
The Open Payments Expansion Act aims to increase transparency in the healthcare industry by requiring pharmaceutical and device manufacturers to publicly disclose payments made to patient advocacy organizations. This includes both direct and indirect payments. The goal is to reveal …
The Preventing Health Emergencies And Temperature-related Illness and Deaths Act of 2025, also known as the Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2025, aims to reduce health risks associated with extreme heat. It establishes the National Integrated Heat Health …
The Hospitals As Naloxone Distribution Sites Act (HANDS Act) aims to reduce opioid overdose deaths by providing no-cost coverage for preventive opioid overdose reversal drugs like naloxone. It amends titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act and title …