H.R. 448 (105th): Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Act of 1997

Introduced:
Jan 09, 1997 (105th Congress, 1997–1998)
Sponsor:
Rep. Spencer Bachus III [R-AL6]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on January 9, 1997, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 09, 1997
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

House Veterans' Affairs

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of early detection of prostate cancer and certain drug treatment services under part B of the Medicare program, to amend chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, to provide for coverage of such early detection and treatment services under the programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and to expand research and education programs of the National Institutes of Health and the Public Health Service relating to prostate cancer.

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Last updated Jan 09, 1997.
13 pages

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1/9/1997--Introduced.
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Act of 1997 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of services for the early detection of prostate cancer and certain drug treatments for such cancer. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish fee schedules for such services. Amends Federal law to cover such detection and treatment services for veterans as a preventive health service. Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize appropriations for certain public health programs related to prostate cancer research and education. Directs the Administrator of the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research to: (1) conduct and support research on prostate cancer health services and procedures; and (2) provide for the development, periodic review, and updating of clinically relevant guidelines, standards of quality, performance measures, and medical review criteria.

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