S 2173
117th Congress
Senate
Health
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Health and Human Services
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Internet, web applications, social media
Medicare
Nutrition and diet
Physical fitness and lifestyle
PREVENT DIABETES Act
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Committees of jurisdiction
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