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A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration project to increase access to biosimilar biological products under the Medicare program.

4/12/2024, 3:41 PM

Summary of Bill S 3934

Bill 118 s 3934, also known as the "Increasing Access to Biosimilar Biological Products Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to improve access to biosimilar biological products for Medicare beneficiaries. The bill calls for the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration project that would test ways to increase access to these products within the Medicare program.

Biosimilar biological products are a type of medication that are highly similar to existing biological products, but are typically more affordable. By increasing access to these products, the bill aims to lower healthcare costs for Medicare beneficiaries and improve overall healthcare outcomes.

The demonstration project outlined in the bill would test different strategies for increasing access to biosimilar biological products, such as streamlining the approval process for these medications and providing education and outreach to healthcare providers and patients about the benefits of using biosimilars. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 3934 is to explore ways to make biosimilar biological products more readily available to Medicare beneficiaries, ultimately leading to cost savings and improved healthcare outcomes for this population.

Current Status of Bill S 3934

Bill S 3934 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2024. Bill S 3934 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 14, 2024.  Bill S 3934's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 14, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3934

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3934

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3934

A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration project to increase access to biosimilar biological products under the Medicare program.
Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2023
Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2023
A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration project to increase access to biosimilar biological products under the Medicare program.

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