US SB4709 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on September 24 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-24 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 24 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-24 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to allow online or virtual diabetes prevention programs that meet standards set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to participate in the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model. The model provides CDC-approved training on dietary changes, physical activity, and other behavioral strategies for beneficiaries who are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Title
PREVENT DIABETES Act Promoting Responsible and Effective Virtual Experiences through Novel Technology to Deliver Improved Access and Better Engagement with Tested and Evidence-based Strategies Act
Sponsors
Sen. Tim Scott [R-SC] | Sen. Mark Warner [D-VA] | Sen. Kevin Cramer [R-ND] | Sen. Kyrsten Sinema [I-AZ] |
Sen. Tom Cotton [R-AR] | Sen. Tina Smith [D-MN] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-09-24 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
Same As/Similar To
HB8861 (Same As) 2020-12-03 - Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Health and Human Services
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Internet and video services
Medicare
Nutrition and diet
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Department of Health and Human Services
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Internet and video services
Medicare
Nutrition and diet
Physical fitness and lifestyle
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4709/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4709/BILLS-116s4709is.pdf |