Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Drug and radiation therapy

Bill Introduced: S.945 Access to Quality Diabetes Education Act of 2013

2013-05-13T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to diabetes self-management training by authorizing certified diabetes educators to provide diabetes self-management training services, including as part of telehealth services, under part B of the Medicare program.

Bill Introduced: S.914 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit direct payment to pharmacies for certain compounded drugs that are prepared by the pharmacies for a specific beneficiary for use through an implanted infusion pump.

2013-05-08T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit direct payment to pharmacies for certain compounded drugs that are prepared by the pharmacies for a specific beneficiary for use through an implanted infusion pump.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1801 Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act of 2013

2013-04-25T20:00:00Z

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to provide for coverage of oral anticancer drugs on terms no less favorable than the coverage provided for anticancer medications administered by a health care provider.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1661 Improving Cancer Treatment Education Act of 2013

2013-04-18T20:00:00Z

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education under the Medicare program and to provide for research to improve cancer symptom management.

Bill Introduced: S.689 Achievement Through Prevention Act

2013-04-08T20:00:00Z

A bill to reauthorize and improve programs related to mental health and substance use disorders.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1416 Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2013

2013-04-08T20:00:00Z

To terminate application of sequestration to payment for certain physician-administered drugs under part B of the Medicare program.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1428 Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2013

2013-04-08T20:00:00Z

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare entitlement to immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1325 Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2013

2013-03-20T20:00:00Z

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare entitlement to immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients.

Bill Introduced: S.642 Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013

2013-03-20T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act and title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly.

Bill Introduced: S.626 Prize Fund for HIV/AIDS Act

2013-03-19T20:00:00Z

A bill to de-link research and development incentives from drug prices for new medicines to treat HIV/AIDS and to stimulate greater sharing of scientific knowledge.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1274 Access to Quality Diabetes Education Act of 2013

2013-03-18T20:00:00Z

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to diabetes self-management training by authorizing certified diabetes educators to provide diabetes self-management training services, including as part of telehealth services, under part B of the Medicare program.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1150 Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2013

2013-03-13T20:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in the treatment of human and animal diseases.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1188 Preserving Our Hometown Independent Pharmacies Act of 2013

2013-03-13T20:00:00Z

To ensure and foster continued safety and quality of care and a competitive marketplace by exempting independent pharmacies from the antitrust laws in their negotiations with health plans and health insurance insurers.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1148 Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act of 2013

2013-03-13T20:00:00Z

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for payment for services of qualified radiologist assistants under the Medicare program.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1146 Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013

2013-03-12T20:00:00Z

To amend the Public Health Service Act and title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly.

Bill Introduced: S.557 Medication Therapy Management Empowerment Act of 2013

2013-03-12T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to medication therapy management under part D of the Medicare program.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1024 Medication Therapy Management Empowerment Act of 2013

2013-03-06T19:00:00Z

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide part D eligible individuals with single chronic diseases access to services under medication therapy management programs under the Medicare part D prescription drug program.

Bill Introduced: H.R.689 States' Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act

2013-02-13T19:00:00Z

To provide for the rescheduling of marijuana and for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States.

Bill Introduced: S.348 Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 2013

2013-02-13T19:00:00Z

A bill to provide for increased Federal oversight of prescription opioid treatment and assistance to States in reducing opioid abuse, diversion, and deaths.

Bill Introduced: S.323 Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2013

2013-02-12T19:00:00Z

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for extended months of Medicare coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions.