H.R. 3705 (112th): Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2011

Introduced:
Dec 16, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Lois Capps [D-CA23]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on December 16, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Dec 16, 2011
Referred to Committee Dec 16, 2011
Cosponsors
6 cosponsors (4D, 2R) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of comprehensive cancer care planning under the Medicare Program and to improve the care furnished to individuals diagnosed with cancer by establishing grants programs for provider education, and related research.

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Last updated Dec 16, 2011.
16 pages

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12/16/2011--Introduced.
Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2011 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of comprehensive cancer care planning services.
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to make grants to eligible entities to improve the quality of:
(1) graduate and postgraduate training of physicians, nurses, and other health care providers in developing cancer care plans for, and communicating such plans to, patients; and
(2) continuing professional education regarding the development and communication of written cancer care plans that outline a system of care that coordinates active treatment and palliative care.
Requires the Secretary to provide investment, through existing programs, for research on topics related to cancer care planning and coordination, symptom management, palliative care, and comprehensive survivorship care.

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  • Title 42: THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Chapter 7: SOCIAL SECURITY
  • Subchapter XVIII: HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED
  • Part B: Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled
  • Section 1395l: Payment of benefits