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To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish drug adherence guidelines, and for other purposes.

2/8/2025, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1142

Bill 119 hr 1142, also known as the Drug Adherence Guidelines Act, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act in order to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish guidelines for drug adherence.

The bill recognizes the importance of patients taking their medications as prescribed by their healthcare providers in order to achieve optimal health outcomes. It seeks to address the issue of non-adherence to medication regimens, which can lead to negative health consequences and increased healthcare costs.

If passed, the Secretary of Health and Human Services will be responsible for developing and implementing guidelines to help healthcare providers and patients improve drug adherence. These guidelines may include recommendations for patient education, reminders, and other strategies to promote adherence to medication regimens. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 hr 1142 is to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs by promoting better adherence to prescribed medications. It is a non-partisan effort to address a common issue in healthcare that affects individuals across the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 1142

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish drug adherence guidelines for covered drugs under Medicare so as to achieve an adherence rate of 90%. The CMS must incorporate artificial intelligence and machine-learning technologies and promote generics and biosimilars when developing the guidance.

Current Status of Bill HR 1142

Bill HR 1142 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2025. Bill HR 1142 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 7, 2025.  Bill HR 1142's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 7, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1142

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1142

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1142

To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish drug adherence guidelines, and for other purposes.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish drug adherence guidelines, and for other purposes.

Comments

Keaton Garner profile image

Keaton Garner

649

1 year ago

I am extremely disappointed with this bill. It is just another example of government overreach and unnecessary regulation. It infringes on personal freedom and could potentially limit access to necessary medications. I am not in favor of this at all.

Quentin Long profile image

Quentin Long

608

1 year ago

I don't care about this bill, just take your meds and move on.