WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Department of Health and Human Services

S. 3387, The National Pain Care Policy Act of 2008

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3387 would amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to pain care....

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H.R. 6433, The Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $0.52

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6433 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a program of fees relating to generic new animal drugs....

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H.R. 6358, The Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6358 would require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs....

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P.L. 110-275, The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $5.41

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6331 would amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, it would improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, it would enhance low-income benefit programs, and it would maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access....

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S. 3164, The Seniors and Taxpayers Obligation Protection Act of 2008

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3164 would amend tile XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce fraud under the Medicare program....

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H.R. 6309, The Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $0.19

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6309 would amend the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 to define environmental intervention blood lead level and establish additional requirements for certain lead hazard screens....

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S. 3144, The Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Reform Act of 2008

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3144 would amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies....

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H.R. 6252, The Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Reform Act of 2008

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6252 would amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies....

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H.R. 6270, The ACCESS Act

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6270 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a new conditional approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients....

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H.R. 6203, The Cure and Understanding through Research for Alzheimer's Act of 2008

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6203 would amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure sufficient resources and increase efforts for research at the National Institutes of Health relating to Alzheimer's disease, and it would authorize an education and outreach program to promote public awareness and risk reduction with respect to Alzheimer's disease (with particular emphasis on education and outreach in Hispanic populations)....

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S. 3092, The CURA Act of 2008

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3092 would amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure sufficient resources and increase efforts for research at the National Institutes of Health relating to Alzheimer's disease, and it would authorize an education and outreach program to promote public awareness and risk reduction with respect to Alzheimer's disease (with particular emphasis on education and outreach in Hispanic populations)....

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S. 3064, The Oral Health Initiative Act of 2008

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3064 would establish a multi-faceted approach to improve access and eliminate disparities in oral health care....

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S. 3046, The ACCESS Act

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3046 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a new conditional approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients....

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H.R. 5989, The National Neurotechnology Initiative Act

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5989 would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement a National Neurotechnology Initiative....

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S. 2989, A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement a National Neurotechnology Initiative, and for other purposes

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2989 would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement a National Neurotechnology Initiative....

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S. 2988, The Accelerating Cures Act of 2008

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2988 would amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance public and private research efforts to develop new tools and therapies that prevent, detect, and cure diseases....

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S. 2982, The Runaway and Homeless Youth Protection Act - Cost per Average Family: $6.93

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2982 would amend the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to authorize appropriations....

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H.R. 5953, The MediFair Act of 2008

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5953 would amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the provision of items and services provided to Medicare beneficiaries residing in rural areas....

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S. 2962, The MediFair Act of 2008

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2962 would amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the provision of items and services provided to Medicare beneficiaries residing in States with more cost-effective health care delivery systems....

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S. 2948, The Small Business Empowerment Act

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2948 would provide quality, affordable health insurance for small employers and individuals....

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H.R. 5876, The Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $7.10

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5876 would require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs....

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H.R. 5800, The Consumer Reasonable Energy Price Protection Act of 2008

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5800 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas (and products thereof) and to appropriate the proceeds for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program....

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H.R. 5763, To temporarily delay application of proposed changes to the Departmental Appeals Board within the Department of Health and Human Services

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5763 would temporarily delay application of proposed changes to the Departmental Appeals Board within the Department of Health and Human Services....

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S. 2849, A bill to temporarily delay application of proposed changes to the Departmental Appeals Board within the Department of Health and Human Services

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2849 would temporarily delay application of proposed changes to the Departmental Appeals Board within the Department of Health and Human Services....

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S. 2819, The Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2819 would preserve access to Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program during an economic downturn....

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