Legislative Priorities
HR 2762, reauthorizing the Special Diabetes Programs for Type I
Diabetes and Indians The bill would reauthorize the special diabetes
programs for type 1 research and prevention/treatment for Native
Americans for five years, with an increase in funding The bill includes
a five-year reauthorization at increased funding levels for both
programs
HR 1647, including podiatrists as physicians for purposes of covering
physicians services under the Medicaid Program The bill would classify
podiatrists as physicians for purposes of direct reimbursement through
the Medicaid program
HR 2210, the Diabetes Prevention Access and Care Act of 2007 The
Diabetes Prevention Access and Care Act is designed to promote research,
treatment, and education regarding diabetes in minority populations
This specific focus will help us address the unique challenges faced by
minority populations and provide more effective treatment and education
HR 4218, the Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2007
The bill would recognize certified diabetes educators as providers for
Medicare diabetes outpatient self-management
training services
