Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Diagnosis Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 16, 2015)
Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Diagnosis Act of 2015
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the Interagency Pulmonary Hypertension Coordinating Committee. The committee must monitor research and annually summarize research and medical advances regarding pulmonary hypertension.
The committee must develop a comprehensive strategic plan to improve health outcomes for individuals with pulmonary hypertension. The plan must include recommendations regarding pulmonary hypertension diagnosis, research, transplantation criteria, public awareness, and health care delivery.
HHS must report on activities related to improving health outcomes for individuals with pulmonary hypertension. The report must include information regarding pulmonary hypertension epidemiology, treatment, support available to individuals, and research.What just happenedSep 18, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 16, 2015
- Sep 18, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Sep 16, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Sep 16, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 16, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House