Senate Bill 2897
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Reauthorization Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Nov 19, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2897
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
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Reauthorization Act
This bill reauthorizes, and extends funding for, the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) through FY2029. The bill also makes other changes related to the institute, such as (1) requiring health insurance plans to cover routine costs for items and services furnished in connection with certain PCORI-funded clinical trials, and (2) directing the Government Accountability Office to review barriers experienced by PCORI researchers when conducting studies or clinical trials.
November 19, 2019
11/19/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
11/19/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 2:00:28 AM