Results for "healthcare"
1780 results found
The "Kidd's Stuttering Act" aims to improve early detection and treatment of childhood-onset fluency disorders, including stuttering. It amends the Social Security Act to include screening for these disorders in core child health quality measures and Medicaid well-child visits. The …
The Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2025 aims to improve cybersecurity within the healthcare and public health sectors. It mandates coordination between the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). …
The Written Informed Consent Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directive 1005 regarding informed consent for long-term opioid therapy. This expansion would apply to antipsychotics, stimulants, antidepressants, anxiolytics, and narcotics. The bill aims …
The Veterans Affairs Peer Review Neutrality Act of 2025 aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to address conflicts of interest within the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) peer review process for quality management of care. The bill …
The Veteran Education Empowerment Act aims to reauthorize and improve a grant program that assists institutions of higher education in establishing, maintaining, improving, and operating Student Veteran Centers. The bill amends part T of title VIII of the Higher Education …
The Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act extends the acute hospital care at home waiver flexibilities under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act until September 30, 2030. It also mandates an additional study and report on these flexibilities, focusing on …
H.R. 6320, the "Improving Medicaid Precision and Cancer Test Act of 2025," aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The bill mandates Medicaid coverage for lung cancer biomarker testing. This requirement would become effective starting January 1, …
The Lung Cancer Medicare Access to Precise Testing Act aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, mandating Medicare coverage for lung cancer biomarker testing. This testing is defined as the identification of specific biomarkers (genes, proteins, or …
H. Res. 911 recognizes National Native American Heritage Month, celebrating Native American heritages, cultures, and contributions to the United States. The resolution acknowledges the historical and ongoing contributions of Native Americans. It also reaffirms the government-to-government relationship between the United …
The Lung Cancer Screening Expansion Act of 2025 aims to broaden access to lung cancer screenings for individuals aged 50 to 80 who are at increased risk. It mandates that health insurers, including federal programs, provide full coverage for annual …
The Tax Credit Extension Act proposes several amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It primarily focuses on extending and modifying the premium tax credit, allowing for advance payments of the …
The CARE for Moms Act aims to improve federal efforts in preventing maternal mortality. It addresses critical issues such as racial disparities in maternal health, lack of standardized data collection, and insufficient access to care. The act proposes several measures, …
The "Advancing Access to Telehealth Act" aims to make permanent certain telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program. This bill amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the sunset dates on several telehealth provisions enacted during the COVID-19 …
House Resolution 907 expresses the House of Representatives' condolences and support for the victims and community affected by the Waukesha Christmas parade attack on November 21, 2021. The resolution honors the memories of the deceased, offers condolences to their families, …
The "Save American Healthcare Act" proposes to extend certain provisions of the health insurance premium tax credit, particularly for those with household incomes exceeding 400% of the poverty line. This extension is funded by tariff revenue collected after January 19, …