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Introduced
07/20/2023
07/20/2023
In Committee
07/20/2023
07/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance the treatment and prevention of obesity among Medicare beneficiaries. It proposes to expand the types of healthcare providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and community-based lifestyle counseling programs, who can deliver intensive behavioral therapy for obesity under Medicare. Additionally, the bill would enable Medicare Part D drug coverage for obesity medications, provided the individual is overweight and has related comorbidities. The bill also requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to report to Congress on the implementation of these provisions and provide recommendations for better coordination of obesity-related programs across federal agencies.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (26)
Tom Carper (D)*,
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Ted Budd (R),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Bill Cassidy (R),
Chris Coons (D),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
John Hoeven (R),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Alex Padilla (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Mike Rounds (R),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Thom Tillis (R),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Roger Wicker (R),
Todd Young (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 07/20/2023)
Taxonomy
Health
- ‐ Health Insurance Reform
- ‐ Regulation of Drug Industry and Pharmacies
- ‐ Treatment of Specific Diseases
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2407/all-info | 07/21/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2407/BILLS-118s2407is.pdf | 08/09/2023 |
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