Resources & Reports

Bill Analysis

H.R. 5262 – Care Veterans Deserve Act of 2016

The intent of this bill is to eliminate the sunset date for the Veterans Choice Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to expand eligibility for such program, and to extend certain operating hours for pharmacies and medical facilities of the Department, and for other purposes.

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HR 5475 – Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2016

The intent of this bill is to improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.  The bill will require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to encourage and facilitate the adoption of provisions allowing for multistate practitioner practice across State lines for telehealth provided services in the Medicare program.

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H.R. 4878 – Better Care, Lower Cost Act

The intent of this bill is to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a Medicare Better Care Program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions, and for other purposes.