Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Diagnosis Act of 2013
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 21, 2013)
Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Diagnosis Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish an Interagency Pulmonary Hypertension Coordinating Committee to make recommendations on, and coordinate, all efforts within HHS concerning pulmonary hypertension.
Requires the Committee to: (1) develop and update annually a summary of pulmonary hypertension advances in medical research and treatment development and improvement, early and accurate diagnosis, appropriate and timely intervention, transplantation, and access to care and therapies for patients; (2) monitor federal activities respecting pulmonary hypertension; (3) make recommendations regarding appropriate changes to such activities as well as stakeholder participation in decisions relating to pulmonary hypertension; and (4) develop and update annually a comprehensive strategic plan to cooperatively improve health outcomes for pulmonary hypertension patients.
What just happenedMay 24, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 21, 2013
- May 24, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- May 21, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- May 21, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 21, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House