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H.R. 6012 (111th): To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to review utilization of diabetes screening benefits and make recommendations on outreach programs with respect to such benefits, and for other purposes.
- Introduced:
- Jul 30, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
- Sponsor:
- Rep. Zachary “Zack” Space [D-OH18]
- Status:
- Died (Passed House)
The bill’s title was written by the bill’s sponsor. H.R. stands for House of Representatives bill.
Library of Congress Summary
The summary below was written by the Congressional Research Service, which is a nonpartisan division of the Library of Congress.
9/28/2010--Passed House amended.
Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), for the purpose of reducing the number of undiagnosed seniors with diabetes or prediabetes, to:
(1) review utilization of diabetes screening benefits under HHS programs to identify and address any existing problems with regard to such utilization and related data collection mechanisms; and
(2) make recommendations on outreach activities carried out by the Secretary to ensure awareness among seniors and health care providers of such diabetes screening benefits and the advantages of knowing one's diabetic or prediabetic status for the purpose of self-management.
Directs the Secretary to carry out this section in consultation with:
(1) the heads of appropriate health agencies and offices in HHS; and
(2) entities with an interest in diabetes, including industry, voluntary health organizations (such as diabetes advocacy groups and other related stakeholders), trade associations, and professional societies.
Sets forth reporting requirements.
House Republican Conference Summary
The summary below was written by the House Republican Conference, which is the caucus of Republicans in the House of Representatives.
This summary can be found at http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/2/hr6012.
Summary
H.R. 6012 would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to do the following: (1) review utilization of diabetes screening benefits to identify and address any existing problems with regard to uptake and utilization and related data collection mechanisms and (2) make recommendations on outreach activities to ensure awareness among seniors and providers of diabetes screening benefits. The Secretary of HHS would be required to submit a report annually to Congress.
The purpose of H.R. 6012 is to reduce the number of undiagnosed seniors with diabetes or prediabetes.
Cost
As of publication, the Congressional Budget Office had not released a score of H.R. 6012.
House Democratic Caucus Summary
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United States Code
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- Title 42: THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
- Chapter 6A: PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
- Subchapter II: GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
- Part P: Additional Programs
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