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H.R.1873: Improving HOPE for Alzheimer's
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 26, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 27, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
244 (165 Democrats, 79 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 26, 2019
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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 27, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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March 26, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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March 26, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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March 26, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) |