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FAIR Act
Client: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
Affordability; COVID commercialization; Affordable Care Act; Telehealth - extending flexibilities; Youth Mental Health - timing of legislation introduction, school-based solutions; Health Equity; Site Neutrality and Fair Hospital Billing; Appropriations; Labor HHS Funding; Health Savings Accounts; Employee Retirement Income Security Act; Prior Authorization; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; OPM Federal Employee Health Benefits Program; Association Health Plans (AHPs), Maternal Health S. 1001 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. Sponsor: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05) S.1869 - SITE Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure fair billing practice for items and services furnished by off-campus hospital locations, to amend such title XVIII to provide for payments for graduate nursing education costs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] S.2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] H.R. 3561, The Patient Act of 2023 To promote hospital and insurer price transparency, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] H.R.3417 - FAIR Act To ensure fair billing practices for items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider. Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] H.R.7702/S.754 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] - To provide health insurance benefits for outpatient and inpatient items and services related to the diagnosis and treatment of a craniofacial, oral, or maxillofacial congenital anomaly or birth defect. Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] - To provide health insurance benefits for outpatient and inpatient items and services related to the diagnosis and treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect.
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BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION via BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Insulin Out of Pocket Charges; Finance PBNM Framework Proposals; S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to prohibit product hopping, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 A bill to prevent unfair and deceptive acts or practices and the dissemination of false information related to pharmacy benefit management services for prescription drugs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) S.1067 - Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2023 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to citizen petitions. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] S.1114 - Expanding Access to Low-Cost Generics Act of 2023 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the 180-day exclusivity period. Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] S.1269 - INSULIN Act of 2023 To reduce the price of insulin and provide for patient protections with respect to the cost of insulin. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] S.1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act To provide for increased oversight of entities that provide pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of group health plans and health insurance coverage. Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] S. 6 - Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act To improve the requirements for making a determination of interchangeability of a biological product and its reference product. Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Source: Senate LDA
PATIENT Act of 2023
Client: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
Affordability; COVID commercialization; Affordable Care Act; Telehealth - extending flexibilities; Youth Mental Health - timing of legislation introduction, school-based solutions; Health Equity; Site Neutrality and Fair Hospital Billing; Appropriations; Labor HHS Funding; Health Savings Accounts; Employee Retirement Income Security Act; Prior Authorization; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; OPM Federal Employee Health Benefits Program; Association Health Plans (AHPs), Maternal Health S. 1001 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. Sponsor: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05) S.1869 - SITE Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure fair billing practice for items and services furnished by off-campus hospital locations, to amend such title XVIII to provide for payments for graduate nursing education costs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] S.2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] H.R. 3561, The Patient Act of 2023 To promote hospital and insurer price transparency, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] H.R.3417 - FAIR Act To ensure fair billing practices for items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider. Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] H.R.7702/S.754 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] - To provide health insurance benefits for outpatient and inpatient items and services related to the diagnosis and treatment of a craniofacial, oral, or maxillofacial congenital anomaly or birth defect. Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] - To provide health insurance benefits for outpatient and inpatient items and services related to the diagnosis and treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect.
Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023
Client: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
REL Data Standards; Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act; Addressing Workforce Shortages; Telehealth payment parity requirements; Affordability; COVID commercialization; Affordable Care Act; Telehealth; Telehealth Expansion Act; Youth Mental Health; Maternal Health; Addressing Workforce Shortages; Maternal Health Equity; Site Neutrality Hospital Billing; Debt Ceiling; Appropriations; H.R. 485 Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act - Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. Sponsor: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05)
Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023
Client: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
Affordability; COVID commercialization; Affordable Care Act; Telehealth - extending flexibilities; Youth Mental Health - timing of legislation introduction, school-based solutions; Health Equity; Site Neutrality and Fair Hospital Billing; Appropriations; Labor HHS Funding; Health Savings Accounts; Employee Retirement Income Security Act; Prior Authorization; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; OPM Federal Employee Health Benefits Program; Association Health Plans (AHPs), Maternal Health S. 1001 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. Sponsor: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05) S.1869 - SITE Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure fair billing practice for items and services furnished by off-campus hospital locations, to amend such title XVIII to provide for payments for graduate nursing education costs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] S.2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] H.R. 3561, The Patient Act of 2023 To promote hospital and insurer price transparency, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] H.R.3417 - FAIR Act To ensure fair billing practices for items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider. Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] H.R.7702/S.754 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] - To provide health insurance benefits for outpatient and inpatient items and services related to the diagnosis and treatment of a craniofacial, oral, or maxillofacial congenital anomaly or birth defect. Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] - To provide health insurance benefits for outpatient and inpatient items and services related to the diagnosis and treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect.
To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on vessel fires and responses, and for other purposes.
Client: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
Affordability; COVID commercialization; Affordable Care Act; Telehealth - extending flexibilities; Youth Mental Health - timing of legislation introduction, school-based solutions; Health Equity; Site Neutrality and Fair Hospital Billing; Appropriations; Labor HHS Funding; Health Savings Accounts; Employee Retirement Income Security Act; Prior Authorization; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; OPM Federal Employee Health Benefits Program; Association Health Plans (AHPs), Maternal Health S. 1001 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. Sponsor: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05) S.1869 - SITE Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure fair billing practice for items and services furnished by off-campus hospital locations, to amend such title XVIII to provide for payments for graduate nursing education costs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] S.2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] H.R. 3561, The Patient Act of 2023 To promote hospital and insurer price transparency, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] H.R.3417 - FAIR Act To ensure fair billing practices for items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider. Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] H.R.7702/S.754 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] - To provide health insurance benefits for outpatient and inpatient items and services related to the diagnosis and treatment of a craniofacial, oral, or maxillofacial congenital anomaly or birth defect. Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] - To provide health insurance benefits for outpatient and inpatient items and services related to the diagnosis and treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect.
Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023
Client: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
Affordability; COVID commercialization; Affordable Care Act; Telehealth - extending flexibilities; Youth Mental Health - timing of legislation introduction, school-based solutions; Health Equity; Site Neutrality and Fair Hospital Billing; Appropriations; Labor HHS Funding; Health Savings Accounts; Employee Retirement Income Security Act; Prior Authorization; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; OPM Federal Employee Health Benefits Program; Association Health Plans (AHPs), Maternal Health S. 1001 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. Sponsor: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05) S.1869 - SITE Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure fair billing practice for items and services furnished by off-campus hospital locations, to amend such title XVIII to provide for payments for graduate nursing education costs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] S.2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] H.R. 3561, The Patient Act of 2023 To promote hospital and insurer price transparency, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] H.R.3417 - FAIR Act To ensure fair billing practices for items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider. Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] H.R.7702/S.754 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] - To provide health insurance benefits for outpatient and inpatient items and services related to the diagnosis and treatment of a craniofacial, oral, or maxillofacial congenital anomaly or birth defect. Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] - To provide health insurance benefits for outpatient and inpatient items and services related to the diagnosis and treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect.
Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2023
Client: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
Insulin Out of Pocket Charges; Finance PBNM Framework Proposals; S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to prohibit product hopping, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 A bill to prevent unfair and deceptive acts or practices and the dissemination of false information related to pharmacy benefit management services for prescription drugs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) S.1067 - Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2023 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to citizen petitions. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] S.1114 - Expanding Access to Low-Cost Generics Act of 2023 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the 180-day exclusivity period. Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] S.1269 - INSULIN Act of 2023 To reduce the price of insulin and provide for patient protections with respect to the cost of insulin. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] S.1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act To provide for increased oversight of entities that provide pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of group health plans and health insurance coverage. Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] S. 6 - Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act To improve the requirements for making a determination of interchangeability of a biological product and its reference product. Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Expanding Access to Low-Cost Generics Act of 2023
Client: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
Insulin Out of Pocket Charges; Finance PBNM Framework Proposals; S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to prohibit product hopping, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 A bill to prevent unfair and deceptive acts or practices and the dissemination of false information related to pharmacy benefit management services for prescription drugs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) S.1067 - Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2023 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to citizen petitions. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] S.1114 - Expanding Access to Low-Cost Generics Act of 2023 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the 180-day exclusivity period. Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] S.1269 - INSULIN Act of 2023 To reduce the price of insulin and provide for patient protections with respect to the cost of insulin. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] S.1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act To provide for increased oversight of entities that provide pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of group health plans and health insurance coverage. Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] S. 6 - Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act To improve the requirements for making a determination of interchangeability of a biological product and its reference product. Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
INSULIN Act of 2023
Client: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
Insulin Out of Pocket Charges; Finance PBNM Framework Proposals; S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to prohibit product hopping, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 A bill to prevent unfair and deceptive acts or practices and the dissemination of false information related to pharmacy benefit management services for prescription drugs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) S.1067 - Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2023 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to citizen petitions. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] S.1114 - Expanding Access to Low-Cost Generics Act of 2023 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the 180-day exclusivity period. Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] S.1269 - INSULIN Act of 2023 To reduce the price of insulin and provide for patient protections with respect to the cost of insulin. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] S.1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act To provide for increased oversight of entities that provide pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of group health plans and health insurance coverage. Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] S. 6 - Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act To improve the requirements for making a determination of interchangeability of a biological product and its reference product. Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023
Client: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
Insulin Out of Pocket Charges; Finance PBNM Framework Proposals; S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to prohibit product hopping, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 A bill to prevent unfair and deceptive acts or practices and the dissemination of false information related to pharmacy benefit management services for prescription drugs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) S.1067 - Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2023 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to citizen petitions. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] S.1114 - Expanding Access to Low-Cost Generics Act of 2023 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the 180-day exclusivity period. Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] S.1269 - INSULIN Act of 2023 To reduce the price of insulin and provide for patient protections with respect to the cost of insulin. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] S.1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act To provide for increased oversight of entities that provide pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of group health plans and health insurance coverage. Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] S. 6 - Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act To improve the requirements for making a determination of interchangeability of a biological product and its reference product. Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act
Client: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
Insulin Out of Pocket Charges; Finance PBNM Framework Proposals; S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to prohibit product hopping, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 A bill to prevent unfair and deceptive acts or practices and the dissemination of false information related to pharmacy benefit management services for prescription drugs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) S.1067 - Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2023 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to citizen petitions. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] S.1114 - Expanding Access to Low-Cost Generics Act of 2023 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the 180-day exclusivity period. Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] S.1269 - INSULIN Act of 2023 To reduce the price of insulin and provide for patient protections with respect to the cost of insulin. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] S.1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act To provide for increased oversight of entities that provide pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of group health plans and health insurance coverage. Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] S. 6 - Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act To improve the requirements for making a determination of interchangeability of a biological product and its reference product. Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023
Client: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
Insulin Out of Pocket Charges; Finance PBNM Framework Proposals; S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to prohibit product hopping, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 A bill to prevent unfair and deceptive acts or practices and the dissemination of false information related to pharmacy benefit management services for prescription drugs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) S.1067 - Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2023 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to citizen petitions. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] S.1114 - Expanding Access to Low-Cost Generics Act of 2023 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the 180-day exclusivity period. Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] S.1269 - INSULIN Act of 2023 To reduce the price of insulin and provide for patient protections with respect to the cost of insulin. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] S.1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act To provide for increased oversight of entities that provide pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of group health plans and health insurance coverage. Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] S. 6 - Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act To improve the requirements for making a determination of interchangeability of a biological product and its reference product. Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
SITE Act
Client: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
Affordability; COVID commercialization; Affordable Care Act; Telehealth - extending flexibilities; Youth Mental Health - timing of legislation introduction, school-based solutions; Health Equity; Site Neutrality and Fair Hospital Billing; Appropriations; Labor HHS Funding; Health Savings Accounts; Employee Retirement Income Security Act; Prior Authorization; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; OPM Federal Employee Health Benefits Program; Association Health Plans (AHPs), Maternal Health S. 1001 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. Sponsor: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05) S.1869 - SITE Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure fair billing practice for items and services furnished by off-campus hospital locations, to amend such title XVIII to provide for payments for graduate nursing education costs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] S.2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] H.R. 3561, The Patient Act of 2023 To promote hospital and insurer price transparency, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] H.R.3417 - FAIR Act To ensure fair billing practices for items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider. Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] H.R.7702/S.754 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] - To provide health insurance benefits for outpatient and inpatient items and services related to the diagnosis and treatment of a craniofacial, oral, or maxillofacial congenital anomaly or birth defect. Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] - To provide health insurance benefits for outpatient and inpatient items and services related to the diagnosis and treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect.
CONNECT for Health Act of 2023
Client: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
Affordability; COVID commercialization; Affordable Care Act; Telehealth - extending flexibilities; Youth Mental Health - timing of legislation introduction, school-based solutions; Health Equity; Site Neutrality and Fair Hospital Billing; Appropriations; Labor HHS Funding; Health Savings Accounts; Employee Retirement Income Security Act; Prior Authorization; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; OPM Federal Employee Health Benefits Program; Association Health Plans (AHPs), Maternal Health S. 1001 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. Sponsor: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05) S.1869 - SITE Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure fair billing practice for items and services furnished by off-campus hospital locations, to amend such title XVIII to provide for payments for graduate nursing education costs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] S.2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] H.R. 3561, The Patient Act of 2023 To promote hospital and insurer price transparency, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] H.R.3417 - FAIR Act To ensure fair billing practices for items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider. Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] H.R.7702/S.754 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] - To provide health insurance benefits for outpatient and inpatient items and services related to the diagnosis and treatment of a craniofacial, oral, or maxillofacial congenital anomaly or birth defect. Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] - To provide health insurance benefits for outpatient and inpatient items and services related to the diagnosis and treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect.
Balanced Budget Accountability Act
Client: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
Insulin Out of Pocket Charges; Finance PBNM Framework Proposals; S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to prohibit product hopping, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 A bill to prevent unfair and deceptive acts or practices and the dissemination of false information related to pharmacy benefit management services for prescription drugs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) S.1067 - Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2023 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to citizen petitions. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] S.1114 - Expanding Access to Low-Cost Generics Act of 2023 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the 180-day exclusivity period. Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] S.1269 - INSULIN Act of 2023 To reduce the price of insulin and provide for patient protections with respect to the cost of insulin. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] S.1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act To provide for increased oversight of entities that provide pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of group health plans and health insurance coverage. Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] S. 6 - Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act To improve the requirements for making a determination of interchangeability of a biological product and its reference product. Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act
Client: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
Affordability; COVID commercialization; Affordable Care Act; Telehealth - extending flexibilities; Youth Mental Health - timing of legislation introduction, school-based solutions; Health Equity; Site Neutrality and Fair Hospital Billing; Appropriations; Labor HHS Funding; Health Savings Accounts; Employee Retirement Income Security Act; Prior Authorization; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; OPM Federal Employee Health Benefits Program; Association Health Plans (AHPs), Maternal Health S. 1001 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. Sponsor: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05) S.1869 - SITE Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure fair billing practice for items and services furnished by off-campus hospital locations, to amend such title XVIII to provide for payments for graduate nursing education costs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] S.2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] H.R. 3561, The Patient Act of 2023 To promote hospital and insurer price transparency, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] H.R.3417 - FAIR Act To ensure fair billing practices for items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider. Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] H.R.7702/S.754 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] - To provide health insurance benefits for outpatient and inpatient items and services related to the diagnosis and treatment of a craniofacial, oral, or maxillofacial congenital anomaly or birth defect. Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] - To provide health insurance benefits for outpatient and inpatient items and services related to the diagnosis and treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect.
Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021
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Medicare; Prior Authorization; Medicare Advantage; Medicaid; Improving the Medicaid & CHIP Application Process; End of Year Package - Medicaid; Improving Access to Physical and Mental Healthcare for Children and Youth Under Medicaid and CHIP draft package; H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL-07) H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01) S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Sponsor: Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023
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Public Law 117-328 (H.R. 2617) - Fiscal 2023 omnibus spending package Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 To amend section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, to amend the description of how performance goals are achieved, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11)
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021
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Medicare; Medicare Advantage; Medicaid; Medicaid postpartum coverage; Medicare Advantage provider directories; Medicaid MOE; Puerto Rico Medicaid Funding; Consumer Assistance Program; Part D; Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services; Part D changes under IRA; Addressing Health-Related Social Needs and SDOH in Medicaid; Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization; H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01) S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Sponsor: Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) H.R. 8594 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify and preserve the breadth of the protections under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act. Sponsor: Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY-09) S. 4750 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify and preserve the breadth of the protections under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act. Sponsor: Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ)
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021
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Medicare; Prior Authorization; Medicare Advantage; Medicaid; Improving the Medicaid & CHIP Application Process; End of Year Package - Medicaid; Improving Access to Physical and Mental Healthcare for Children and Youth Under Medicaid and CHIP draft package; H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL-07) H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01) S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Sponsor: Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Helping MOMS Act of 2021
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Telehealth; COVID-19; Health Equity Issues; Mental Health Parity; Affordability; Telehealth; Coverage of COVID-19 Inflation Reduction Act; No Surprises Act; REL data; Covid transition/PHE; Pre-deductible/site restriction telehealth extension; parity enforcement and implementation; funding for mental health programs; provider directories; No Surprises Act; Qualifying Payment Amount; Section 204; H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act To support the behavioral needs of students and youth, invest in the school-based behavioral health workforce, and ensure access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7585 - Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) S. 828 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) H.R. 925 - Data to Save Moms Act To amend the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) to authorize funding for maternal mortality review committees to promote representative community engagement, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) H.R. 8876 - Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 Official Title: To reauthorize the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL-07) H.R. 3345 - Helping MOMS Act of 2021 To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02)
Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021
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Telehealth; COVID-19; Health Equity Issues; Mental Health Parity; Affordability; Telehealth; Coverage of COVID-19 Inflation Reduction Act; No Surprises Act; REL data; Covid transition/PHE; Pre-deductible/site restriction telehealth extension; parity enforcement and implementation; funding for mental health programs; provider directories; No Surprises Act; Qualifying Payment Amount; Section 204; H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act To support the behavioral needs of students and youth, invest in the school-based behavioral health workforce, and ensure access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7585 - Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) S. 828 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) H.R. 925 - Data to Save Moms Act To amend the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) to authorize funding for maternal mortality review committees to promote representative community engagement, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) H.R. 8876 - Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 Official Title: To reauthorize the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL-07) H.R. 3345 - Helping MOMS Act of 2021 To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02)
Pre-approval Information Exchange Act of 2022
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COVID-19 Testing; Prescription drugs; Insulin; Coverage and Commercialization of Testing, Vaccines and Treatments; Insulin -the Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act H.R. 7008 - Pre-approval Information Exchange Act of 2022 Sponsor: Rep. Brett Guthrie (R, KY-02) To improve patient access to emerging medication therapies by clarifying the scope of permitted health care economic and scientific information communications between biopharmaceutical manufacturers and population health decision makers, and for other purposes.
Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
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Telehealth; COVID-19; Health Equity Issues; Mental Health Parity; Affordability; Telehealth; Coverage of COVID-19 Inflation Reduction Act; No Surprises Act; REL data; Covid transition/PHE; Pre-deductible/site restriction telehealth extension; parity enforcement and implementation; funding for mental health programs; provider directories; No Surprises Act; Qualifying Payment Amount; Section 204; H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act To support the behavioral needs of students and youth, invest in the school-based behavioral health workforce, and ensure access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7585 - Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) S. 828 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) H.R. 925 - Data to Save Moms Act To amend the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) to authorize funding for maternal mortality review committees to promote representative community engagement, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) H.R. 8876 - Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 Official Title: To reauthorize the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL-07) H.R. 3345 - Helping MOMS Act of 2021 To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02)
Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022
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Telehealth; COVID-19; Health Equity Issues; Mental Health Parity; Affordability; Telehealth; Coverage of COVID-19 Inflation Reduction Act; No Surprises Act; REL data; Covid transition/PHE; Pre-deductible/site restriction telehealth extension; parity enforcement and implementation; funding for mental health programs; provider directories; No Surprises Act; Qualifying Payment Amount; Section 204; H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act To support the behavioral needs of students and youth, invest in the school-based behavioral health workforce, and ensure access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7585 - Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) S. 828 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) H.R. 925 - Data to Save Moms Act To amend the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) to authorize funding for maternal mortality review committees to promote representative community engagement, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) H.R. 8876 - Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 Official Title: To reauthorize the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL-07) H.R. 3345 - Helping MOMS Act of 2021 To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02)
Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022
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Affordable Care Act (ACA); Telehealth; COVID-19; Age adjustment; Extending ARPA Subsidies; Health Equity Issues; Mental Health Parity; Affordability; Telehealth; Coverage of COVID-19 Therapeutics; Infant Formula Shortage; Inflation Reduction Act; No Surprises Act; Senate Enhancing Mental Health Workforce draft package; Senate Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services draft package; REL data; Covid transition/PHE; H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act To support the behavioral needs of students and youth, invest in the school-based behavioral health workforce, and ensure access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7740 - Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act of 2022 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide that any mandatory predispute or coerced postdispute arbitration clause, class action waiver, representation waiver, or discretionary clause with respect to a plan is unenforceable, to prohibit any such clause or waiver from being included in a plan document or other agreement with plan participants, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7767 - Strengthening Behavioral Health Benefits Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for the enforcement of mental health and substance abuse disorder parity requirements, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) S. 4804 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2022 A bill to provide for civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements. Sponsor: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06)
Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act of 2022
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Affordable Care Act (ACA); Telehealth; COVID-19; Age adjustment; Extending ARPA Subsidies; Health Equity Issues; Mental Health Parity; Affordability; Telehealth; Coverage of COVID-19 Therapeutics; Infant Formula Shortage; Inflation Reduction Act; No Surprises Act; Senate Enhancing Mental Health Workforce draft package; Senate Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services draft package; REL data; Covid transition/PHE; H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act To support the behavioral needs of students and youth, invest in the school-based behavioral health workforce, and ensure access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7740 - Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act of 2022 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide that any mandatory predispute or coerced postdispute arbitration clause, class action waiver, representation waiver, or discretionary clause with respect to a plan is unenforceable, to prohibit any such clause or waiver from being included in a plan document or other agreement with plan participants, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7767 - Strengthening Behavioral Health Benefits Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for the enforcement of mental health and substance abuse disorder parity requirements, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) S. 4804 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2022 A bill to provide for civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements. Sponsor: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06)
Strengthening Behavioral Health Benefits Act
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Affordable Care Act (ACA); Telehealth; COVID-19; Age adjustment; Extending ARPA Subsidies; Health Equity Issues; Mental Health Parity; Affordability; Telehealth; Coverage of COVID-19 Therapeutics; Infant Formula Shortage; Inflation Reduction Act; No Surprises Act; Senate Enhancing Mental Health Workforce draft package; Senate Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services draft package; REL data; Covid transition/PHE; H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act To support the behavioral needs of students and youth, invest in the school-based behavioral health workforce, and ensure access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7740 - Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act of 2022 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide that any mandatory predispute or coerced postdispute arbitration clause, class action waiver, representation waiver, or discretionary clause with respect to a plan is unenforceable, to prohibit any such clause or waiver from being included in a plan document or other agreement with plan participants, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7767 - Strengthening Behavioral Health Benefits Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for the enforcement of mental health and substance abuse disorder parity requirements, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) S. 4804 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2022 A bill to provide for civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements. Sponsor: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06)
Mental Health Matters Act
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Affordable Care Act (ACA); Telehealth; COVID-19; Age adjustment; Extending ARPA Subsidies; Health Equity Issues; Mental Health Parity; Affordability; Telehealth; Coverage of COVID-19 Therapeutics; Infant Formula Shortage; Inflation Reduction Act; No Surprises Act; Senate Enhancing Mental Health Workforce draft package; Senate Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services draft package; REL data; Covid transition/PHE; H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act To support the behavioral needs of students and youth, invest in the school-based behavioral health workforce, and ensure access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7740 - Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act of 2022 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide that any mandatory predispute or coerced postdispute arbitration clause, class action waiver, representation waiver, or discretionary clause with respect to a plan is unenforceable, to prohibit any such clause or waiver from being included in a plan document or other agreement with plan participants, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7767 - Strengthening Behavioral Health Benefits Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for the enforcement of mental health and substance abuse disorder parity requirements, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) S. 4804 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2022 A bill to provide for civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements. Sponsor: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06)
Mental Health Matters Act
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Telehealth; COVID-19; Health Equity Issues; Mental Health Parity; Affordability; Telehealth; Coverage of COVID-19 Inflation Reduction Act; No Surprises Act; REL data; Covid transition/PHE; Pre-deductible/site restriction telehealth extension; parity enforcement and implementation; funding for mental health programs; provider directories; No Surprises Act; Qualifying Payment Amount; Section 204; H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act To support the behavioral needs of students and youth, invest in the school-based behavioral health workforce, and ensure access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7585 - Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) S. 828 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) H.R. 925 - Data to Save Moms Act To amend the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) to authorize funding for maternal mortality review committees to promote representative community engagement, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) H.R. 8876 - Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 Official Title: To reauthorize the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL-07) H.R. 3345 - Helping MOMS Act of 2021 To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02)
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
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Medicare; Medicare Advantage; Medicaid; Medicaid postpartum coverage; Medicare Advantage provider directories; Medicaid MOE; Puerto Rico Medicaid Funding; Consumer Assistance Program; Part D; Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services; Part D changes under IRA; Addressing Health-Related Social Needs and SDOH in Medicaid; Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization; H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01) S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Sponsor: Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) H.R. 8594 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify and preserve the breadth of the protections under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act. Sponsor: Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY-09) S. 4750 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify and preserve the breadth of the protections under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act. Sponsor: Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ)
Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022
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Telehealth; COVID-19; Health Equity Issues; Mental Health Parity; Affordability; Telehealth; Coverage of COVID-19 Inflation Reduction Act; No Surprises Act; REL data; Covid transition/PHE; Pre-deductible/site restriction telehealth extension; parity enforcement and implementation; funding for mental health programs; provider directories; No Surprises Act; Qualifying Payment Amount; Section 204; H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act To support the behavioral needs of students and youth, invest in the school-based behavioral health workforce, and ensure access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7585 - Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) S. 828 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) H.R. 925 - Data to Save Moms Act To amend the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) to authorize funding for maternal mortality review committees to promote representative community engagement, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) H.R. 8876 - Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 Official Title: To reauthorize the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL-07) H.R. 3345 - Helping MOMS Act of 2021 To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02)
Data to Save Moms Act
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Telehealth; COVID-19; Health Equity Issues; Mental Health Parity; Affordability; Telehealth; Coverage of COVID-19 Inflation Reduction Act; No Surprises Act; REL data; Covid transition/PHE; Pre-deductible/site restriction telehealth extension; parity enforcement and implementation; funding for mental health programs; provider directories; No Surprises Act; Qualifying Payment Amount; Section 204; H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act To support the behavioral needs of students and youth, invest in the school-based behavioral health workforce, and ensure access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7585 - Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) S. 828 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) H.R. 925 - Data to Save Moms Act To amend the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) to authorize funding for maternal mortality review committees to promote representative community engagement, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) H.R. 8876 - Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 Official Title: To reauthorize the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL-07) H.R. 3345 - Helping MOMS Act of 2021 To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02)
Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021
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Affordable Care Act (ACA); Telehealth; COVID-19; Age adjustment; Extending ARPA Subsidies; Health Equity Issues; Mental Health Parity; Affordability; Telehealth; Coverage of COVID-19 Therapeutics; Infant Formula Shortage; Inflation Reduction Act; No Surprises Act; Senate Enhancing Mental Health Workforce draft package; Senate Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services draft package; REL data; Covid transition/PHE; H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act To support the behavioral needs of students and youth, invest in the school-based behavioral health workforce, and ensure access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7740 - Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act of 2022 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide that any mandatory predispute or coerced postdispute arbitration clause, class action waiver, representation waiver, or discretionary clause with respect to a plan is unenforceable, to prohibit any such clause or waiver from being included in a plan document or other agreement with plan participants, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7767 - Strengthening Behavioral Health Benefits Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for the enforcement of mental health and substance abuse disorder parity requirements, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) S. 4804 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2022 A bill to provide for civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements. Sponsor: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06)
Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021
Client: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
Telehealth; COVID-19; Health Equity Issues; Mental Health Parity; Affordability; Telehealth; Coverage of COVID-19 Inflation Reduction Act; No Surprises Act; REL data; Covid transition/PHE; Pre-deductible/site restriction telehealth extension; parity enforcement and implementation; funding for mental health programs; provider directories; No Surprises Act; Qualifying Payment Amount; Section 204; H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act To support the behavioral needs of students and youth, invest in the school-based behavioral health workforce, and ensure access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7585 - Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) S. 828 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) H.R. 925 - Data to Save Moms Act To amend the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) to authorize funding for maternal mortality review committees to promote representative community engagement, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) H.R. 8876 - Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 Official Title: To reauthorize the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL-07) H.R. 3345 - Helping MOMS Act of 2021 To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02)
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021
Client: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
Medicare; Prior Authorization; Medicare Advantage; Medicaid; Improving the Medicaid & CHIP Application Process; End of Year Package - Medicaid; Improving Access to Physical and Mental Healthcare for Children and Youth Under Medicaid and CHIP draft package; H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL-07) H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01) S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Sponsor: Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021
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Medicare; Medicare Advantage; Medicaid; Medicaid postpartum coverage; Medicare Advantage provider directories; Medicaid MOE; Puerto Rico Medicaid Funding; Consumer Assistance Program; Part D; Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services; Part D changes under IRA; Addressing Health-Related Social Needs and SDOH in Medicaid; Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization; H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01) S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Sponsor: Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) H.R. 8594 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify and preserve the breadth of the protections under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act. Sponsor: Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY-09) S. 4750 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify and preserve the breadth of the protections under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act. Sponsor: Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ)
Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021
Client: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
Telehealth; COVID-19; Health Equity Issues; Mental Health Parity; Affordability; Telehealth; Coverage of COVID-19 Inflation Reduction Act; No Surprises Act; REL data; Covid transition/PHE; Pre-deductible/site restriction telehealth extension; parity enforcement and implementation; funding for mental health programs; provider directories; No Surprises Act; Qualifying Payment Amount; Section 204; H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act To support the behavioral needs of students and youth, invest in the school-based behavioral health workforce, and ensure access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7585 - Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) S. 828 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) H.R. 925 - Data to Save Moms Act To amend the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) to authorize funding for maternal mortality review committees to promote representative community engagement, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) H.R. 8876 - Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 Official Title: To reauthorize the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL-07) H.R. 3345 - Helping MOMS Act of 2021 To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02)
Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021
Client: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
Affordable Care Act (ACA); Telehealth; COVID-19; Age adjustment; Extending ARPA Subsidies; Health Equity Issues; Mental Health Parity; Affordability; Telehealth; Coverage of COVID-19 Therapeutics; Infant Formula Shortage; Inflation Reduction Act; No Surprises Act; Senate Enhancing Mental Health Workforce draft package; Senate Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services draft package; REL data; Covid transition/PHE; H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act To support the behavioral needs of students and youth, invest in the school-based behavioral health workforce, and ensure access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7740 - Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act of 2022 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide that any mandatory predispute or coerced postdispute arbitration clause, class action waiver, representation waiver, or discretionary clause with respect to a plan is unenforceable, to prohibit any such clause or waiver from being included in a plan document or other agreement with plan participants, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7767 - Strengthening Behavioral Health Benefits Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for the enforcement of mental health and substance abuse disorder parity requirements, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) S. 4804 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2022 A bill to provide for civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements. Sponsor: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06)
Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
Client: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION · Firm: BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
Medicare; Medicare Advantage; Medicaid; Medicaid postpartum coverage; Medicare Advantage provider directories; Medicaid MOE; Puerto Rico Medicaid Funding; Consumer Assistance Program; Part D; Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services; Part D changes under IRA; Addressing Health-Related Social Needs and SDOH in Medicaid; Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization; H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01) S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Sponsor: Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) H.R. 8594 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify and preserve the breadth of the protections under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act. Sponsor: Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY-09) S. 4750 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify and preserve the breadth of the protections under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act. Sponsor: Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ)
Parity Enforcement Act of 2022
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Affordable Care Act (ACA); Telehealth; COVID-19; Age adjustment; Extending ARPA Subsidies; Health Equity Issues; Mental Health Parity; Affordability; Telehealth; Coverage of COVID-19 Therapeutics; Infant Formula Shortage; Inflation Reduction Act; No Surprises Act; Senate Enhancing Mental Health Workforce draft package; Senate Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services draft package; REL data; Covid transition/PHE; H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act To support the behavioral needs of students and youth, invest in the school-based behavioral health workforce, and ensure access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7740 - Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act of 2022 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide that any mandatory predispute or coerced postdispute arbitration clause, class action waiver, representation waiver, or discretionary clause with respect to a plan is unenforceable, to prohibit any such clause or waiver from being included in a plan document or other agreement with plan participants, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7767 - Strengthening Behavioral Health Benefits Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for the enforcement of mental health and substance abuse disorder parity requirements, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) S. 4804 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2022 A bill to provide for civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements. Sponsor: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06)
Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021
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Telehealth; COVID-19; Health Equity Issues; Mental Health Parity; Affordability; Telehealth; Coverage of COVID-19 Inflation Reduction Act; No Surprises Act; REL data; Covid transition/PHE; Pre-deductible/site restriction telehealth extension; parity enforcement and implementation; funding for mental health programs; provider directories; No Surprises Act; Qualifying Payment Amount; Section 204; H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act To support the behavioral needs of students and youth, invest in the school-based behavioral health workforce, and ensure access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7585 - Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) S. 828 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) H.R. 925 - Data to Save Moms Act To amend the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) to authorize funding for maternal mortality review committees to promote representative community engagement, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) H.R. 8876 - Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 Official Title: To reauthorize the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL-07) H.R. 3345 - Helping MOMS Act of 2021 To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02)
Affordability; COVID commercialization; Affordable Care Act; Telehealth - extending flexibilities; Youth Mental Health - timing of legislation introduction, school-based solutions; Health Equity; Site Neutrality and Fair Hospital Billing; Appropriations; Labor HHS Funding; Health Savings Accounts; Employee Retirement Income Security Act; Prior Authorization; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; OPM Federal Employee Health Benefits Program; Association Health Plans (AHPs), Maternal Health S. 1001 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules. Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. Sponsor: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05) S.1869 - SITE Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure fair billing practice for items and services furnished by off-campus hospital locations, to amend such title XVIII to provide for payments for graduate nursing education costs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] S.2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] H.R. 3561, The Patient Act of 2023 To promote hospital and insurer price transparency, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] H.R.3417 - FAIR Act To ensure fair billing practices for items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider. Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] H.R.7702/S.754 - Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] - To provide health insurance benefits for outpatient and inpatient items and services related to the diagnosis and treatment of a craniofacial, oral, or maxillofacial congenital anomaly or birth defect. Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] - To provide health insurance benefits for outpatient and inpatient items and services related to the diagnosis and treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
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2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Medicaid same-day billing; Medicare Advantage Advance Rate Notice; Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Legislation; Provider Directory Accuracy; MA RADV Rule; Site Neutral Payments and Payment Accuracy; Site Neutral Payments and Payment Accuracy; UPCODE Act; RADV Rule & Rate Notice; Medicare Advantage Advance Rate Notice; Medicaid Redeterminations;
REL Data Standards; Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act; Addressing Workforce Shortages; Telehealth payment parity requirements; Affordability; COVID commercialization; Affordable Care Act; Telehealth; Telehealth Expansion Act; Youth Mental Health; Maternal Health; Addressing Workforce Shortages; Maternal Health Equity; Site Neutrality Hospital Billing; Debt Ceiling; Appropriations; H.R. 485 Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act - Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs. Sponsor: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Public Law 117-328 (H.R. 2617) - Fiscal 2023 omnibus spending package Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 To amend section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, to amend the description of how performance goals are achieved, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11)
Telehealth; COVID-19; Health Equity Issues; Mental Health Parity; Affordability; Telehealth; Coverage of COVID-19 Inflation Reduction Act; No Surprises Act; REL data; Covid transition/PHE; Pre-deductible/site restriction telehealth extension; parity enforcement and implementation; funding for mental health programs; provider directories; No Surprises Act; Qualifying Payment Amount; Section 204; H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act To support the behavioral needs of students and youth, invest in the school-based behavioral health workforce, and ensure access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7585 - Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) S. 828 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) H.R. 925 - Data to Save Moms Act To amend the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) to authorize funding for maternal mortality review committees to promote representative community engagement, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) H.R. 8876 - Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 Official Title: To reauthorize the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL-07) H.R. 3345 - Helping MOMS Act of 2021 To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02)
Medicare; Medicare Advantage; Medicaid; Medicaid postpartum coverage; Medicare Advantage provider directories; Medicaid MOE; Puerto Rico Medicaid Funding; Consumer Assistance Program; Part D; Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services; Part D changes under IRA; Addressing Health-Related Social Needs and SDOH in Medicaid; Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization; H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01) S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Sponsor: Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) H.R. 8594 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify and preserve the breadth of the protections under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act. Sponsor: Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY-09) S. 4750 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify and preserve the breadth of the protections under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act. Sponsor: Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ)
COVID-19 Testing; Prescription drugs; Insulin; Coverage and Commercialization of Testing, Vaccines and Treatments; Insulin -the Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act H.R. 7008 - Pre-approval Information Exchange Act of 2022 Sponsor: Rep. Brett Guthrie (R, KY-02) To improve patient access to emerging medication therapies by clarifying the scope of permitted health care economic and scientific information communications between biopharmaceutical manufacturers and population health decision makers, and for other purposes.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
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2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Medicare; Prior Authorization; Medicare Advantage; Medicaid; Improving the Medicaid & CHIP Application Process; End of Year Package - Medicaid; Improving Access to Physical and Mental Healthcare for Children and Youth Under Medicaid and CHIP draft package; H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL-07) H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01) S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Sponsor: Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Affordable Care Act (ACA); Telehealth; COVID-19; Age adjustment; Extending ARPA Subsidies; Health Equity Issues; Mental Health Parity; Affordability; Telehealth; Coverage of COVID-19 Therapeutics; Infant Formula Shortage; Inflation Reduction Act; No Surprises Act; Senate Enhancing Mental Health Workforce draft package; Senate Ensuring Access to Telemental Health Services draft package; REL data; Covid transition/PHE; H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act To support the behavioral needs of students and youth, invest in the school-based behavioral health workforce, and ensure access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7740 - Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act of 2022 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide that any mandatory predispute or coerced postdispute arbitration clause, class action waiver, representation waiver, or discretionary clause with respect to a plan is unenforceable, to prohibit any such clause or waiver from being included in a plan document or other agreement with plan participants, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) H.R. 7767 - Strengthening Behavioral Health Benefits Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for the enforcement of mental health and substance abuse disorder parity requirements, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) S. 4804 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2022 A bill to provide for civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements. Sponsor: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office