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The Radiology Outpatient Ordering Transmission Act (ROOT Act) aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, focusing on modifying data collection requirements for appropriate use criteria (AUC) for applicable imaging services. The bill mandates that clinical decision support …
The Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act (PAVE Act) aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. It seeks to include penicillin allergy verification and evaluation as part of the initial preventive physical examination under the Medicare program. …
The Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for training community mental wellness workers. The goal is to increase access to mental health and substance use disorder services by supporting …
The "Right to Override Act" aims to protect the independent judgment of healthcare professionals when using AI clinical decision support systems (AI/CDSS). It ensures that healthcare professionals can override AI outputs if they believe it's appropriate for the patient or …
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 is a comprehensive bill authorizing appropriations and setting policy for the Department of Defense, Department of Energy national security programs, and other governmental activities. It addresses a wide range of areas …
House Resolution 794 aims to recognize the week of September 30th as National Orange Shirt Week or National Week of Remembrance. This week is intended to honor those who were forced to attend Indian boarding schools and to acknowledge the …
The Stop Medical Profiteering and Theft Act (Stop MPT Act) aims to limit the use of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in healthcare. It seeks to prevent healthcare entities from entering into sales or leases that could weaken their financial …
The Gas Can Freedom Act of 2025 aims to repeal the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2020 and the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act. These prior acts regulated portable fuel containers, particularly concerning flame mitigation devices and child-resistant requirements. …
The Veterans' Infrastructure and Transformation Act of 2025, or VITAL Act of 2025, aims to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) infrastructure and operations. It focuses on upgrading facilities, streamlining resource sharing, and enhancing construction project management. The bill …
Senate Resolution 440 designates September 2025 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month." The resolution acknowledges the significant number of individuals living with spinal cord injuries in the United States and the associated costs to society. It also highlights the …
Senate Resolution 436 expresses support for designating September 2025 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The resolution highlights the prevalence, risks, and impact of prostate cancer in the United States. It also acknowledges ongoing research and the importance of early …
The Better Care For Domestic Violence Survivors Act aims to improve healthcare providers' ability to assist survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. It amends the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 by establishing …
Senate Resolution 422 recognizes the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and supports designating September 2025 as PCOS Awareness Month. The resolution acknowledges the prevalence, health implications, and economic burden of PCOS. It urges increased awareness, improved treatment, and further …
H.R. 3419 aims to reauthorize the telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs by amending Section 330I(q) of the Public Health Service Act. The bill allocates $42,050,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to support these programs. …
The "Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025" reauthorizes existing grant programs aimed at enhancing rural healthcare services. Specifically, it extends the Rural Health Care Services Outreach Grants, Rural Health Network Development Grants, and Small Health Care Provider …