PREVENT DIABETES Act

Bill Number

HR 8861

Introduced

Dec 3, 2020

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be ...

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Administrative law and regulatory procedures Department of Health and Human Services Digestive and metabolic diseases Health Health promotion and preventive care Health technology, devices, supplies Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Medicare Nutrition and diet Physical fitness and lifestyle

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Promoting Responsible and Effective Virtual Experiences through Novel Technology to Deliver Improved Access and Better Engagement with Tested and Evidence-based Strategies Act or the PREVENT DIABETES Act

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to allow online or virtual diabetes prevention programs that meet standards set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to participate in the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model. The model provides CDC-approved training on dietary changes, physical activity, and other behavioral strategies for beneficiaries who are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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Dec 3, 2020

Referred 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.
Dec 3, 2020

Introduced in House

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