PATIENTS Act
USA116th CongressHR-3439| House
| Updated: 12/24/2020
Donald S. Beyer
Democratic Representative
Virginia
Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Protecting Access To Information for Effective & Necessary Treatment and Services Act or the PATIENTS Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund, which supports research that evaluates and compares outcomes and the clinical effectiveness, risks, and benefits of two or more medical treatments, services, or other health practices. The bill also requires that research supported by the trust prioritize substance use disorders (including opioid use), mental health, and maternal health. Additionally, the bill extends specified fees on private health insurance plans, including self-insured plans, which support the trust.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 15.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 579.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 116-696, Part I.
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Health
AppropriationsDrug, alcohol, tobacco useGovernment trust fundsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingMedical researchMental healthResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentSales and excise taxesWomen's health
PATIENTS Act
USA116th CongressHR-3439| House
| Updated: 12/24/2020
Protecting Access To Information for Effective & Necessary Treatment and Services Act or the PATIENTS Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund, which supports research that evaluates and compares outcomes and the clinical effectiveness, risks, and benefits of two or more medical treatments, services, or other health practices. The bill also requires that research supported by the trust prioritize substance use disorders (including opioid use), mental health, and maternal health. Additionally, the bill extends specified fees on private health insurance plans, including self-insured plans, which support the trust.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 15.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 579.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 116-696, Part I.
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Donald S. Beyer
Democratic Representative
Virginia
Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Health
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AppropriationsDrug, alcohol, tobacco useGovernment trust fundsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingMedical researchMental healthResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentSales and excise taxesWomen's health