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US S1712
DISARM Act of 2019 Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms Act of 2019
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Introduced
06/04/2019
06/04/2019
In Committee
06/04/2019
06/04/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to encourage the development and use of DISARM antimicrobial drugs, and for other purposes. This bill requires additional payment under Medicare's inpatient prospective payment system for services that involve certain antimicrobial drugs, in accordance with specified limitations. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on the barriers to developing such antimicrobial drugs and must recommend ways to address such barriers.
AI Summary
This bill, the Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms (DISARM) Act of 2019, aims to encourage the development and use of antimicrobial drugs that treat serious or life-threatening infections, including those caused by resistant pathogens. It does this by providing additional Medicare payment for services involving certain DISARM-designated antimicrobial drugs, subject to certain requirements for hospitals such as participating in antimicrobial use and resistance reporting programs and having antimicrobial stewardship programs. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report on barriers to developing such antimicrobial drugs and recommend ways to address those barriers.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 06/04/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1712/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1712/BILLS-116s1712is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1712/BILLS-116s1712is.pdf.pdf |
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