Senate Bill 880
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Improving HOPE for Alzheimer's
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 26, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
880
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Improving HOPE for Alzheimer's
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to conduct outreach to health care practitioners regarding comprehensive care planning services that are available under Medicare for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The CMS must report on its outreach efforts, as well as on the number of beneficiaries receiving such services and any barriers to access.
March 26, 2019
03/26/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
03/26/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:17:19 PM