HELLPP Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T07:26:15Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1367 HELLPP Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 7:26 AM

Summary of Bill S 1367

The HELLPP Act, also known as Bill 118 s 1367, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide support and resources for pregnant individuals who are experiencing complications during their pregnancy.

Specifically, the HELLPP Act aims to improve access to high-quality care for pregnant individuals who are diagnosed with HELLP syndrome, a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that can occur during pregnancy. The bill seeks to ensure that these individuals receive timely and appropriate medical treatment in order to improve outcomes for both the mother and the baby.

Additionally, the HELLPP Act includes provisions to increase awareness and education about HELLP syndrome among healthcare providers and the general public. This is intended to help ensure that pregnant individuals receive prompt and accurate diagnoses, as well as appropriate care and support throughout their pregnancy. Overall, the HELLPP Act is focused on improving the health and well-being of pregnant individuals who are at risk of or have been diagnosed with HELLP syndrome. By providing support and resources for these individuals, the bill aims to reduce the incidence of complications and improve outcomes for both mothers and babies.

Congressional Summary of S 1367

Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-Saving Access to Podiatric Physicians Act or the HELLPP Act

This bill adds podiatrists as covered physicians under the Medicaid program.

Additionally, the bill revises certain documentation requirements related to Medicare coverage of therapeutic shoes for individuals with diabetes.

Finally, the bill subjects payments made to a Medicaid provider or supplier to a continuing levy for federal taxes owed by the provider or supplier.

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Current Status of Bill S 1367

Bill S 1367 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2023. Bill S 1367 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 27, 2023. Bill S 1367's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of April 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1367

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1367

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Digestive and metabolic diseases

- Health care coverage and access

- Health personnel

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Medicaid

- Medicare

- Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1367

HELLPP Act

Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-saving access to Podiatric Physicians Act

A bill to amend XIX of the Social Security Act to cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by Medicaid beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care, to amend title XVIII of such Act to modify the requirements for diabetic shoes to be included under Medicare, and for other purposes.