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ALS Better Care Act

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM

Summary of Bill S 3258

The ALS Better Care Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3258, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the United States Congress. The bill aims to improve care and support for individuals suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

The key provisions of the ALS Better Care Act include:

1. Establishing a national ALS registry to track the prevalence and incidence of the disease, as well as to improve research and treatment options. 2. Providing funding for research into the causes and potential cures for ALS, with a focus on developing new therapies and treatments. 3. Improving access to care and support services for individuals with ALS, including palliative care, home health services, and assistive technology. 4. Enhancing education and training for healthcare providers to better diagnose and manage ALS patients. 5. Increasing awareness and understanding of ALS within the medical community and the general public. Overall, the ALS Better Care Act seeks to address the unique challenges faced by individuals with ALS and improve their quality of life through better care, support, and research efforts. It is currently under review in Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its efforts to combat this devastating disease.

Current Status of Bill S 3258

Bill S 3258 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 8, 2023. Bill S 3258 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 8, 2023.  Bill S 3258's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of November 8, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3258

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 S 3258

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3258

ALS Better Care Act
ALS Better Care Act
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of ALS-related services under the Medicare program for individuals diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and for other purposes.

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