S.1259 - PATIENTS Act of 2009

A bill to protect all patients by prohibiting the use of data obtained from comparative effectiveness research to deny coverage of items or services under Federal health care programs and to ensure that comparative effectiveness research accounts for advancements in personalized medicine and differences in patient treatment response. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: A bill to protect all patients by prohibiting the use of data obtained from comparative effectiveness research to deny coverage of items or services under Federal health care programs and to ensure that comparative effectiveness research accounts for advancements in personalized medicine and differences in patient treatment response. as introduced.
  • Short: PATIENTS Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Short: Preserving Access to Targeted, Individualized, and Effective New Treatments and Services (PATIENTS) Act of 2009 as introduced.

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