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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Congressional Summary of HR 293

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 293

Bill HR 293 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 13, 2015. Bill HR 293 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on January 13, 2015. Bill HR 293's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 27, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 293

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 293

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Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Business records

- Government information and archives

- Health information and medical records

- Health personnel

- Manufacturing

- Medicaid

- Medical education

- Medicare

- Scientific communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 293

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.