S-1712 : Still Just a Bill

Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms Act of 2019 or the DISARM Act of 2019

This bill requires additional payment under Medicare's inpatient prospective payment system for services that involve certain antimicrobial drugs, in accordance with specified limitations. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on the barriers to developing such antimicrobial drugs and must recommend ways to address such barriers.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-06-04IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
2019-06-04IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Medicare

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