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US HR293

US HR293
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
01/13/2015
In Committee
02/27/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017

Introduced Session

114th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes. Amends title XI (General Provisions, Peer Review, Administrative Simplification) of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting to the Secretary of Health and Human Services any transfer of value to a covered recipient of: (1) peer-reviewed journals, journal reprints, journal supplements, conference reports, and medical textbooks that directly benefit patients or are intended for patient use; and (2) anything of value to a physician if it is intended solely to provide continuing medical education.

AI Summary

This bill amends Title XI of the Social Security Act, which deals with general provisions and administrative simplification, to create exemptions from manufacturer transparency reporting requirements. Specifically, it exempts manufacturers from reporting certain transfers of value to healthcare professionals or entities if those transfers are for educational purposes. This includes materials like peer-reviewed journals, journal reprints, conference reports, and medical textbooks that are intended for patient use, as well as anything of value given to a physician solely for the purpose of providing continuing medical education. These changes aim to clarify and potentially reduce the reporting burden for manufacturers when providing educational resources.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 02/27/2015)

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