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S. 2173 117th Congress Senate

PREVENT DIABETES Act

Official title: A bill to permit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-recognized virtual diabetes prevention program suppliers to be included in the Medicare Diabetes Pr… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to permit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-recognized virtual diabetes prevention program suppliers to be included in the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model conducted by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation under section 1115A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a).

Introduced: June 22, 2021 Introduced by: Tim Scott Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov
Health Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDigestive and metabolic diseasesHealth promotion and preventive care
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Health technology, devices, suppliesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicareNutrition and dietPhysical fitness and lifestyle
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 22, 2021
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 Latest action June 22, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2807 Identical bill PREVENT DIABETES Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 2 Republican 5
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Barrasso, John
Wyoming · Mar 22, 2022
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Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Jun 22, 2021
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Cotton, Tom
Arkansas · Jun 22, 2021
 R
Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Jun 22, 2021
 R
Hyde-Smith, Cindy
Mississippi · Jun 22, 2021
Sinema, Kyrsten
· Jun 22, 2021
 D
Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Jun 22, 2021
 D
Warner, Mark R.
Virginia · Jun 22, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2173: PREVENT DIABETES Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2173/
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