S.1058, the Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act, aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve Medicare coverage for home infusion therapy. The bill focuses on clarifying congressional intent and ensuring continued patient access to …
The Drug Competition Enhancement Act aims to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to prohibit 'product hopping,' a practice where drug manufacturers strategically switch to slightly modified versions of their drugs to extend patent protection and hinder generic competition. The …
S.1056, the Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2025, aims to establish a grant program to expand mental health and substance use services in rural, medically underserved areas, particularly for those in farming, fishing, and forestry occupations. The bill amends …
S.1031, the Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025, aims to reform Medicare payments for radiation oncology services. It establishes a new payment program under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, moving away from fee-for-service towards …
S.1022, the Strengthening Communities of Recovery Act, seeks to reauthorize and amend the program supporting communities of recovery for individuals with substance use disorders. The bill modifies the program's name, allows for strengthening existing programs in addition to building new …
S.1055, the Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act, aims to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. The amendment modifies the notification requirement for emergency contract health services for certain Native American beneficiaries. Specifically, it sets a 15-day time …
S.1036, the "Improving Access to Addiction Medicine Providers Act," aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. It seeks to authorize fellowships under the Minority Fellowship Program for professionals training in addiction medicine. The bill was introduced in the Senate …
S.1044, the Physicians for Underserved Areas Act, aims to improve the redistribution of residency slots under the Medicare program when a hospital closes. The bill amends Section 1886(h)(4)(H)(vi) of the Social Security Act to prioritize the likelihood of filling residency …
S.992, the NEWBORN Act, aims to reduce infant mortality rates by authorizing funding for pilot programs in areas with high infant mortality. The bill amends Section 330H of the Public Health Service Act to establish these programs. It prioritizes funding …
S.976, the Insurance Fraud Accountability Act, aims to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) to reduce fraudulent enrollments in qualified health plans. The bill introduces stricter penalties for agents and brokers who provide incorrect or fraudulent information …
S.1004, the Pregnant and Postpartum Women Treatment Reauthorization Act, seeks to reauthorize and amend Section 508 of the Public Health Service Act. The bill aims to support residential treatment programs for pregnant and postpartum women facing substance use disorders. It …
S.983, the Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act, directs the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to clarify that implanted active middle ear hearing devices are classified as prosthetics under Medicare. This clarification ensures these devices are …
S.975, the Expanding Medical Education Act, proposes a grant program to support the establishment, improvement, or expansion of medical and osteopathic medical schools in underserved areas. The bill prioritizes institutions proposing to establish schools in areas lacking such facilities or …
S.977, the "End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2025," aims to prohibit the use of federal funds for gender transition procedures. This includes direct funding, funding for health benefits plans that cover such procedures, and procedures performed in …
H.R.2028, the Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (REDI Act), aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. The bill proposes to provide interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in medical or dental internship or residency programs. This …