1.Diabetes screening evaluation
and outreach program recommendationsPart P of title III of the Public Health
Service Act (42
U.S.C. 280g et seq.) is amended by inserting after section
399V–3 the following new section:
399V–3A.Diabetes
screening evaluation and outreach program recommendations
(a)With
respect to diabetes screening tests and for the purposes of reducing the number
of undiagnosed seniors with diabetes or prediabetes, the Secretary
shall—
(1)review utilization
of diabetes screening benefits under programs of the Department of Health and
Human Services to identify and address any existing problems with regard to
such utilization and related data collection mechanisms; and
(2)make
recommendations (informed by the review under paragraph (1)) on outreach
activities being carried out by the Secretary as of the date of the enactment
of this section to ensure awareness among seniors and health care providers
of—
(A)such diabetes
screening benefits; and
(B)the advantages of
knowing one’s diabetic or prediabetic status for the purpose of diabetes self
management.
(b)The
Secretary shall carry out this section in consultation with—
(1)the heads of
appropriate health agencies and offices in the Department of Health and Human
Services; and
(2)entities with an
interest in diabetes, including industry, voluntary health organizations (such
as diabetes advocacy groups and other related stakeholders), trade
associations, and professional societies.
(c)For each of the fiscal years 2011, 2012,
and 2013, the Secretary shall submit to Congress an annual report on the
activities carried out under this section during such respective year.
(d)For
purposes of this section, the term senior
means an individual
who is at least 65 years of age.
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Passed the House of
Representatives September 28, 2010.
Lorraine C. Miller,
Clerk.