Healthcare

in committee · United States · Senate Dec 10, 2025

S 2737: Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act

This bill establishes a 3-year pilot program to provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to veterans diagnosed with traumatic brain injury or PTSD. The program, funded solely by donations into a dedicated VA HBOT Fund, will operate in two specific Veterans Health Administration networks, requiring participating facilities to hold accreditation from recognized bodies like the Joint Commission or Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. It directly affects eligible veterans seeking this specific treatment option through VA healthcare providers. The bill also requires a Comptroller General report updating research on HBOT's use for TBI and PTSD within one year of enactment. The program and funding mechanism will terminate three years after the bill's enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes pilot program for HBOT treatment of veterans with TBI/PTSD, expanding access to mental health and trauma care services through dedicated funding.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes HBOT pilot for veterans with TBI/PTSD, expanding healthcare access via dedicated donation-funded program.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jun 10, 2025

HR 3878: RNs for Rural Health Act of 2025

The RNs for Rural Health Act of 2025 expands Medicare coverage to allow rural health clinics to bill for "personalized prevention plan services" when provided directly by licensed registered nurses (RNs). This change specifically affects rural health clinics and their patients in underserved areas, enabling RNs to deliver these services without requiring physician supervision for billing purposes. The bill amends Medicare law to include RNs as eligible providers for these specific preventive services, treating them the same as physician-provided services under existing coverage rules. The policy change applies to services furnished on or after the bill's enactment date.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicare coverage for RN-delivered preventive services in rural areas, improving patient access without physician supervision per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medicare Primary Care

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in committee · United States · House Mar 21, 2025

HR 2263: Telehealth Coverage Act of 2025

The Telehealth Coverage Act of 2025 makes permanent Medicare telehealth flexibilities that were temporarily expanded during the pandemic. It eliminates in-person visit requirements for mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, home dialysis visits, and stroke care, allowing these to be provided via telehealth. The bill also expands who can provide telehealth services, extends coverage for rural health clinics and community health centers, and requires new billing modifiers for certain telehealth claims by January 2026. Additionally, it includes guidance to help providers serve patients with limited English proficiency through telehealth and expands access to virtual diabetes prevention programs. These changes primarily affect Medicare beneficiaries, healthcare providers, and telehealth technology companies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill makes Medicare telehealth flexibilities permanent, eliminates in-person requirements for mental health/substance use care, and expands access for rural clinics/mental health services, directly improving patient access and coverage.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands telehealth access via technology, removing in-person barriers for mental health, rural care, and chronic disease management through permanent Medicare flexibilities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicaid Telehealth

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in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2025

HR 1670: Family Building FEHB Fairness Act

The Family Building FEHB Fairness Act (HR 1670) adds fertility treatment benefits to the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program. It directly affects federal employees and their families who use FEHB coverage, expanding what medical services the program pays for. Key provisions define "fertility treatment" to include services like in vitro fertilization (IVF), embryo preservation, genetic testing of embryos, artificial insemination, and related medications. The bill amends existing law to require FEHB plans to cover these services starting one year after the bill becomes law. This change ensures federal employees have access to fertility care as part of their health benefits package.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands FEHB coverage to include fertility treatments (IVF, embryo preservation, etc.), directly increasing access to reproductive health services under federal health benefits program.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands federal employee health benefits to include fertility treatments, advancing workplace benefits and family support under employment standards.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 5, 2025

S 437: Caring for All Families Act

The Caring for All Families Act expands family medical leave eligibility under the FMLA to include domestic partners, in-laws, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, and others with a "close association equivalent to a family relationship." It adds a new provision allowing employees to take up to 24 hours per year for school activities, routine medical care for family members, or care for elderly individuals considered family. The bill specifies that this new leave can be taken intermittently, may be substituted with accrued paid leave, and requires employees to provide at least 7 days' notice for scheduled leave. This policy change directly affects private employers covered by FMLA and federal employees who qualify for leave under these expanded provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables leave for 'routine medical care for family members,' directly improving access to healthcare services by allowing time off for medical appointments without income loss.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands FMLA eligibility to extended family and adds 24 hours annual leave for family care, strengthening worker benefits and rights under employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · United States · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6038: Improving Veteran Access to Care Act

The Improving Veteran Access to Care Act (HR 6038) requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create and implement a plan to modernize health care appointment scheduling for veterans. The plan must include a new scheduling system allowing veterans to view and book appointments online (for primary, mental health, and specialty care), a self-service platform for booking or requesting referrals, and phone-based scheduling assistance. The VA must submit the plan to Congress within one year of enactment, fully implement it within two years, and provide annual progress reports detailing costs, metrics, and challenges. This bill directly affects veterans seeking VA health care and VA staff managing scheduling operations, focusing on concrete improvements to access and efficiency.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareModernizes VA scheduling for online booking of mental health and primary care appointments, directly improving veteran access to healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires VA to modernize scheduling systems for better veteran healthcare access, directly improving service delivery and aligning with support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Telehealth Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 27, 2025

S 797: Family Building FEHB Fairness Act

S 797, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, adds fertility treatment benefits to the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program. This bill directly affects federal employees and their families enrolled in FEHB plans by requiring these plans to cover specified fertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization, embryo preservation, genetic testing, and related medications. Key provisions define "fertility treatment" to include procedures like artificial insemination, assisted reproductive technology, and gamete donation, as determined by the Office of Personnel Management and Health and Human Services. The change takes effect one year after the bill is enacted, making these services a standard covered benefit under FEHB.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdds fertility treatment coverage to FEHB, expanding health insurance benefits for federal employees under healthcare services95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands federal employee health benefits to cover fertility treatments, directly enhancing employment-related benefits and workplace welfare for covered workers.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Feb 25, 2026

HR 7693: Leo’s Law

HR 7693, "Leo’s Law," extends existing exclusivity protections for certain orphan drugs by 180 days to address pandemic-related delays. It applies to drugs designated for rare diseases that had applications submitted during the COVID-19 emergency period (Dec 2019-March 2023), were approved under specific pathways, and have no non-rare disease indications. Key provisions extend periods like the 12-year market exclusivity under the Public Health Service Act and 5-year protections under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The bill does not create new incentives but temporarily lengthens existing protections for drug developers already navigating pandemic disruptions. This change applies only to qualifying orphan drugs meeting all specified criteria during the defined emergency period.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends exclusivity protections for orphan drugs treating rare diseases, ensuring continued access to critical medications during pandemic delays, aligning with patient access and treatment support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2026

HR 7528: GAP Supply Act

HR 7528, the GAP Supply Act, extends a compliance deadline for pharmaceutical outsourcing facilities. It amends Section 503B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require these facilities to compound and distribute drugs during shortages within 180 calendar days, instead of immediately. This change directly affects facilities that handle compounded drugs, providing them additional time to meet requirements during supply shortages. The bill focuses on improving drug supply chain stability by adjusting the timeline for facility compliance, without altering the core regulatory standards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends compliance deadline for drug supply during shortages, improving access and stability in healthcare supply chain.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Dec 17, 2025

HR 6817: Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2025

This bill creates a federal grant program to expand mental health and substance use care for rural underserved populations, specifically targeting health professional shortage areas and individuals working in farming, fishing, or forestry. It authorizes $10 million annually (2025-2029) for eligible providers to deliver home-based telemental health services - using video or phone - directly to patients' homes or comfortable settings. Grantees must develop quality metrics comparing remote care to in-person services, expand broadband access, provide patient devices, and cover provider technology costs. The program requires annual reports to Congress on service impact and quality.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes $10M annually for federal grants to expand mental health care access via telemental services in underserved rural areas, directly advancing patient access and funding for mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Mental Health Telehealth Tags Rural Communities

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