To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes.
Latest action · Feb 27, 2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Progress
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- IntroducedJan 13, 2015
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Amends title XI (General Provisions, Peer Review, Administrative Simplification) of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting to the Secretary of Health and Human Services any transfer of value to a covered recipient of: (1) peer-reviewed journals, journal reprints, journal supplements, conference reports, and medical textbooks that directly benefit patients or are intended for patient use; and (2) anything of value to a physician if it is intended solely to provide continuing medical education.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jan 13, 2015.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-OR | Peter A. DeFazio | Original | Jan 13, 2015 |
Actions 4
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 27, 2015Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Jan 16, 2015Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Jan 13, 2015Introduced in House
- Jan 13, 2015Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 2978 | Protect Continuing Physician Education and Patient Care Act | Related bill | May 25, 2016 |
Subjects
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Text 1
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- Jan 13, 2015Introduced in House
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