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Cameron’s Law

12/15/2023, 3:55 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1350

Bill 118 hr 1350, also known as Cameron's Law, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill is named after Cameron, a young boy who tragically lost his life due to a preventable medical error.

Cameron's Law aims to improve patient safety and prevent medical errors by implementing several key measures. One of the main provisions of the bill is the establishment of a national database for reporting and tracking medical errors. This database would allow healthcare providers to learn from past mistakes and implement strategies to prevent similar errors in the future.

Additionally, Cameron's Law would require healthcare facilities to implement standardized protocols for patient safety, such as medication reconciliation and hand hygiene practices. The bill also calls for increased transparency in healthcare by requiring providers to disclose medical errors to patients and their families. Furthermore, Cameron's Law includes provisions for training healthcare providers on best practices for patient safety and error prevention. The bill also seeks to improve communication between healthcare providers and patients to ensure that all parties are informed and involved in the decision-making process. Overall, Cameron's Law is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to improve patient safety and prevent medical errors in the United States. If passed, this bill has the potential to save lives and improve the quality of healthcare for all Americans.

Congressional Summary of HR 1350

Cameron's Law

This bill increases the rate of the tax credit for clinical testing expenses for rare diseases or conditions from 25% to 50% (orphan drug tax credit).

The bill also requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to complete a study to evaluate the feasibility of enhancing and expanding the infrastructure to track the epidemiology of rare diseases or conditions.

Current Status of Bill HR 1350

Bill HR 1350 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2023. Bill HR 1350 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2023.  Bill HR 1350's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of March 10, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1350

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1350

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1350

Cameron’s Law
Cameron’s Law
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the amount of the orphan drug tax credit, and for other purposes.

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