Understanding Appropriate Alzheimer’s Care Act of 2019

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Bill Number

HR 1955

Introduced

Mar 28, 2019

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Congressional oversight Government studies and investigations Health Health care coverage and access Health care quality Health personnel Medical research Medicare Prescription drugs

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Understanding Appropriate Alzheimer's Care Act of 2019

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to report on the appropriateness of antipsychotic prescriptions in settings other than nursing homes, particularly with respect to individuals with Alzheimer's disease.

Actions

Mar 29, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 28, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 28, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Mar 28, 2019

Introduced in House

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