PREVENT DIABETES Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-18T14:37:06Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1523 PREVENT DIABETES Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/18/2025, 2:37 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1523

Bill 119 HR 1523, also known as the Virtual Diabetes Prevention Act, aims to expand the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program to include virtual suppliers. This bill allows for virtual diabetes prevention programs to be included in the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model, providing more options for individuals seeking to prevent or manage diabetes.

The bill recognizes the importance of virtual programs in reaching individuals who may not have access to in-person services or who prefer the convenience of virtual options. By including virtual suppliers in the program, more individuals will have access to the resources and support needed to prevent or manage diabetes.

In addition to expanding the program to include virtual suppliers, the bill also addresses other purposes related to diabetes prevention. This includes ensuring that virtual suppliers meet the same standards and requirements as in-person suppliers to maintain the quality and effectiveness of the program. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1523 seeks to improve access to diabetes prevention programs for Medicare beneficiaries by including virtual suppliers in the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model. This expansion will provide more options for individuals seeking to prevent or manage diabetes, ultimately leading to better health outcomes for those at risk for the disease.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1523

Bill HR 1523 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 24, 2025. Bill HR 1523 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 24, 2025. Bill HR 1523's most recent activity was 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. as of February 24, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1523

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1523

To provide for the inclusion of virtual diabetes prevention program suppliers in the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model, and for other purposes.To provide for the inclusion of virtual diabetes prevention program suppliers in the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model, and for other purposes.

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