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S.1720, the Due Process Continuity of Care Act, aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act, removing the Medicaid coverage exclusion for inmates awaiting trial. This bill allows Medicaid coverage for individuals in custody pending disposition of charges. …
S.1716, the Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve healthcare coverage under vision plans. The bill focuses on the relationship between doctors of optometry and vision plans, particularly concerning the duration …
The Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2025 (S.1719) aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include direct primary care (DPC) service arrangements as medical care expenses. This would allow individuals to use health savings accounts (HSAs) for …
S.1717, the "Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2025," aims to expedite Medicare coverage for breakthrough medical devices. It amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure timely coverage of these devices. The bill establishes …
S.1709, the Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act by establishing minimum direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in hospitals. The bill mandates hospitals to implement …
S.632, the IHS Workforce Parity Act of 2025, aims to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. The amendment would allow Indian Health Service (IHS) scholarship and loan recipients to fulfill their service obligations through half-time clinical practice. This is …
S.Res.215 expresses the Senate's support for designating May 12-16, 2025, as "Veterans Affairs Research Week." This resolution aims to celebrate the centennial anniversary of VA research and its contributions to improving the lives of veterans and others. It highlights the …
This executive order focuses on improving services and accountability within the Department of Veterans Affairs, particularly concerning homeless veterans. It establishes the National Center for Warrior Independence in West Los Angeles, aiming to house and support up to 6,000 homeless …
H.R.3320, the Strengthening Medicaid for Serious Mental Illness Act, aims to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The goal is to increase federal Medicaid funding for states that provide intensive community-based services for adults with serious mental illness. …
H.R.3321, the "Ending Medicaid Discrimination Against the Most Vulnerable Act," proposes to amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The bill aims to phase out the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for medical assistance provided to low-income adults …
S.1702, the "Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act of 2025," aims to amend Titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to include coverage for prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) under Medicare and Medicaid. The bill defines PDTs as software-driven …
S.1699, the Artificial Intelligence Public Awareness and Education Campaign Act, directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a public awareness campaign regarding AI. The goal is to improve public understanding of AI's benefits, risks, and prevalence in daily life. The …
The STORM Act aims to enhance emergency response by leveraging health care workforce platforms. It allows the President to certify these platforms and enter into agreements for their use during declared emergencies. The Act also facilitates state licensure waivers for …
The Radiology Outpatient Ordering Transmission (ROOT) Act (S.1692) aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, modifying data collection requirements for appropriate use criteria (AUC) for applicable imaging services. It mandates that qualified clinical decision support mechanisms (CDSMs) …
H.R.3266, the Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2025, aims to improve mental health and substance use disorder treatment facilities by authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide loans and loan guarantees for their planning, construction, or …