US HB4260 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-2)
Status: Introduced on March 14 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-03-21 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 14 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-03-21 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Ryan White Patient Equity and Choice Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to report to Congress on whether the allocation of funding under the HIV Health Care Services Program enables areas where the HIV epidemic is growing to meet the need for medical services. Restricts approval of a waiver allowing use of less than 75% of emergency relief, care grant, and early intervention funds for core medical services unless approval of the waiver will positively contribute to all eligible individuals being identified and retained in care. Includes as core medical services HIV care continuum services consisting of early intervention HIV and sexually transmitted disease testing, referral, and case management services. Requires HHS to ensure that: (1) individuals receiving such core medical services have an identified medical home that includes a primary care team led by an experienced HIV medical provider, and (2) those receiving HIV primary care and case management services obtain the care and coordination through the medical home approach. Includes testing for other sexually transmitted diseases among early intervention services. Expands early intervention linkage-to-care services to include the following: education of those with HIV/AIDS at the time of diagnosis about the benefits of HIV care, ensuring attendance at first doctor visits, coordination with medical case managers, assistance to re-engage for those who have dropped out of care, and ensuring the identification of a medical home. Requires states providing drug assistance to offer pharmaceutical services through extensive pharmacy networks, including specialty pharmacies and pharmacies that focus on the HIV population. Adds as a criterion for award of grants for HIV care the degree to which funding will promote the incorporation of principles of patient-centered care into providing support services. Describes "patient-centered care" as care adhering to principles of customization to reflect patient needs, values, and choices; patient safety; transparency; patient control; and caregiver cooperation. Provides guidelines for funding patient-centered model of care projects, to be carried out through individual savings accounts known as Ryan White Savings Accounts.
Title
Ryan White Patient Equity and Choice Act
Sponsors
Rep. Renee Ellmers [R-NC] | Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY] | Rep. Eddie Johnson [D-TX] | Rep. David McKinley [R-WV] |
Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY] | Rep. James Moran [D-VA] | Rep. Charles Rangel [D-NY] | Rep. Bennie Thompson [D-MS] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2014-03-21 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
2014-03-14 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Drug therapy
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
HIV/AIDS
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Prescription drugs
Rural conditions and development
Sexually transmitted diseases
Drug therapy
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
HIV/AIDS
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Prescription drugs
Rural conditions and development
Sexually transmitted diseases
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/4260/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr4260/BILLS-113hr4260ih.pdf |