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H.R.1562, the Test Strip Access Act of 2025, aims to amend the 21st Century Cures Act. The amendment would expressly authorize the use of certain grants for substance use disorder and overdose prevention activities related to fentanyl and xylazine test …
S.709, the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act, aims to incentivize physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities. The bill extends and modifies the Conrad 30 program, which allows foreign medical graduates to remain in the …
S.717, the "Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025," aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The bill focuses on expanding and expediting access to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs under Medicare. It was …
S.729, the Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance hospital price transparency. It mandates that hospitals establish and update a list of standard charges for services, making this information publicly accessible online. …
The Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act aims to improve outpatient clinical care for individuals with sickle cell disease by amending Title XIX of the Social Security Act. It establishes a demonstration project enabling state Medicaid programs to provide care …
H.R.1585, the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act, aims to incentivize physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities. It extends and modifies the Conrad 30 program, which allows foreign medical graduates to remain in the US …
S.694, also known as the PLASMA Act, aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to implement a phased-in manufacturer discount program for plasma-derived products under Medicare Part D. The bill intends to ease the financial burden on …
H.R.1539, the Medical Device Electronic Labeling Act, aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow medical device labeling to be provided solely through electronic means. This applies to a broader range of devices than currently permitted. …
The document is a dissent from a denial of certiorari in the case of Carter v. United States. Justice Thomas argues that the Supreme Court should revisit the Feres doctrine, a judicially created exception to the Federal Tort Claims Act …
The "More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2025" (S.683) aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The goal is to expand eligibility for incentives under the Medicare health professional shortage area bonus program. This expansion would include …
H.R. 1520, the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, aims to prohibit discrimination against individuals with mental or physical disabilities in organ transplant cases. The bill defines key terms such as 'covered entity,' 'disability,' 'qualified individual,' and 'reasonable modifications' …
H.R.1523, also known as the PREVENT DIABETES Act, aims to expand access to the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) by including virtual program suppliers. This bill mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise regulations to allow entities …
The Births in Custody Reporting Act of 2025 (BCRA) aims to improve data collection and oversight regarding pregnant inmates in state custody. It mandates states to report anonymized, aggregate information on pregnant inmates to the Attorney General. This includes details …
H.R.1517, the "Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2025," aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The amendment would add physical therapists to the list of healthcare providers eligible to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare. …
H.R.1518, the "New Era of Preventing End-Stage Kidney Disease Act," aims to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of rare kidney diseases. The bill focuses on research, public awareness, and provider education related to these diseases. It amends the Public …