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The Patients Over Profit Act (POP Act) aims to prohibit common ownership between health insurance issuers and certain Medicare healthcare providers. This bill seeks to prevent potential conflicts of interest and promote competition within the healthcare industry. It mandates divestment …
The Stop CMV Act of 2025 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act, mandating congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) screening for newborns. It directs hospitals and healthcare entities to administer CMV tests to infants under 21 days old. The bill also …
House Resolution 732 expresses support for designating September 30, 2025, as "Rare Cancer Day." The resolution aims to highlight the challenges faced by patients with rare cancers and to raise awareness to improve early diagnosis and treatment. It acknowledges the …
The Preventive Home Visit Act aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include coverage for preventive home visits under Medicare. These visits, conducted by qualified professionals, would assess the home environment, identify health risks, and provide …
The Patients Over Profit Act (POP Act) aims to prohibit common ownership between health insurance issuers and certain Medicare healthcare providers. This bill seeks to prevent potential conflicts of interest and ensure that healthcare decisions prioritize patient care over profit. …
The Stand Strong Falls Prevention Act aims to reduce falls and fall-related injuries among older Americans by amending the Older Americans Act of 1965. It establishes an Advisory Committee on Falls Prevention to develop and oversee a national falls prevention …
The Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act of 2025 aims to address the shortage of medical laboratory personnel by amending the Public Health Service Act. It includes medical laboratory personnel in the National Health Service Corps programs and establishes a …
The WELL Seniors Act of 2025 aims to improve the annual wellness visit under the Medicare program. It expands the scope of the wellness visit to include screening for social determinants of health, such as food security, housing security, and …
The Stop CMV Act of 2025 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act, mandating congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) screening for newborns. It directs hospitals and healthcare entities to administer CMV tests to infants under 21 days old. The bill also …
The VA Extenders Act of 2025 primarily focuses on extending existing programs and authorities related to veterans' affairs. It addresses healthcare, benefits, housing, and other matters administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill extends various deadlines and …
This joint resolution aims to disapprove a rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), specifically concerning "Marketplace Integrity and Affordability". The resolution utilizes the Congressional Review …
H.R. 5409, the "Territory Health Revitalization Act," aims to improve healthcare access in U.S. territories by amending Section 2008 of the Social Security Act. The bill sets aside 5% of health profession opportunity grant program funds specifically for territories. It …
The Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025 aims to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act by prohibiting the manufacture, processing, use, and distribution of commercial asbestos. It defines 'commercial asbestos' and outlines specific exclusions, such as asbestos already …
The Health Providers Training Act aims to broaden the scope of eligible entities for health profession opportunity grants under Section 2008 of the Social Security Act. Specifically, it includes hospitals as eligible recipients of these grants. The bill amends existing …
The Labor Market Response Act aims to improve the effectiveness of health profession opportunity grants under Section 2008 of the Social Security Act. It mandates that applications for these grants include evidence of in-demand jobs or worker shortages in the …