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The Health Information Privacy Reform Act aims to enhance the protection of health information by establishing privacy, security, and breach notification standards for regulated entities and their service providers. It extends certain provisions of HIPAA and the HITECH Act to …
The Veterans HOPE Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a review of opioid overdose deaths among veterans. This review will encompass data from the five years preceding the Act's enactment. The goal is to identify patterns and …
The K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2025 aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to establish presumptions of service connection for specific diseases affecting veterans who served at Karshi Khanabad Air Base (K2) in Uzbekistan. This …
The HHS Reproductive and Sexual Health Ombuds Act of 2025 aims to establish an Ombuds within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to focus on reproductive and sexual health issues. The Ombuds would serve as a point of …
S. 3102 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by extending temporary enhanced premium credits for health insurance and extending the open enrollment period for the 2026 plan year. The bill specifically extends the enhanced premium tax credits …
The DETECT Nitazenes Act of 2025 aims to enhance the detection and identification of illicit substances, specifically nitazenes, by directing the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate to collaborate with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). This collaboration seeks …
The Births in Custody Reporting Act of 2025 (BCRA) aims to improve the treatment of pregnant inmates by requiring states to report anonymized, aggregate data on pregnant individuals and those who give birth while in custody. This data includes demographics, …
The "We Want Our Healthcare Money Back Act of 2025" mandates the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to submit recurring reports on Medicare and Medicaid fraud to specific congressional committees. These reports must include …
The "Protect Patients from Healthcare Abuse Act" aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, introducing new standards for informed consent and chaperone availability for Medicare service providers. It mandates written policies ensuring patients' rights to informed decisions …
The Caring for Mothers Act of 2025 aims to increase health insurance access for individuals placing their newborns for adoption. It amends the Public Health Service Act to allow individuals adopting a child to enroll the birth mother in their …
The PROMPT Act aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, mandating the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide Medicare beneficiaries with an explanation of benefits (EOB) within 30 days after a service is rendered. This …
The Medical License Verification Act aims to amend Title XI of the Social Security Act. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to verify the licensure status of healthcare providers before issuing them a unique health identifier. This …
The "Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act" aims to extend acute hospital care at home waiver flexibilities under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, pushing the expiration from 2025 to 2030. It also mandates an additional study and report on …
The "Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2025" aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It seeks to establish reciprocal marketing approval for certain drugs, biological products, and devices already authorized for legal marketing …
Senate Resolution 477 designates the first full week in May as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week." The resolution aims to raise awareness about tardive dyskinesia (TD), a condition associated with prolonged use of antipsychotic medications. It acknowledges the importance of early …