Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2023

1/6/2025, 11:41 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3842

Bill 118 HR 3842, also known as the Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2023, aims to improve access to diabetes self-management training for individuals with diabetes. The bill recognizes the importance of education and training in managing diabetes effectively and seeks to address barriers that prevent individuals from receiving this essential care.

The key provisions of the bill include expanding Medicare coverage for diabetes self-management training, ensuring that individuals with diabetes have access to certified diabetes educators, and promoting the use of telehealth services for diabetes education. The bill also emphasizes the importance of culturally competent care and language access for individuals with limited English proficiency.

Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a grant program to support community-based organizations in providing diabetes self-management training to underserved populations. This program aims to address disparities in access to care and improve health outcomes for individuals with diabetes. Overall, Bill 118 HR 3842 seeks to enhance access to diabetes self-management training and support individuals with diabetes in effectively managing their condition. By expanding coverage, promoting telehealth services, and supporting community-based organizations, the bill aims to improve health outcomes and reduce the burden of diabetes on individuals and the healthcare system.

Congressional Summary of HR 3842

Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2023

This bill expands Medicare coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training. It also requires the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a model in which such training is provided virtually.

Current Status of Bill HR 3842

Bill HR 3842 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 6, 2023. Bill HR 3842 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 6, 2023.  Bill HR 3842's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3842

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
50
Democrat Cosponsors
23
Republican Cosponsors
27
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3842

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

Digestive and metabolic diseasesHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3842

Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2023Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2023To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to diabetes outpatient self-management training services, to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test the provision of virtual diabetes outpatient self-management training services, and for other purposes.
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