Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Health
Why This Matters
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to launch a National Headache Disorders Initiative and create an advisory council to improve research, diagnosis, care, and public awareness of headache disorders.
Who this affects
people with migraine · caregivers · healthcare providers · federal health agencies
What changes is this bill making?
1Directs HHS (Department of Health and Human Services) to establish the National Headache Disorders Initiative (NHDI) to address the medical, social, and economic impacts of headache disorders
2Requires efforts to boost the clinical and research workforce focused on headache care and to align federal resources with the burden of these conditions
3Calls for coordination with existing programs, including the Helping End Addiction Long-Term (HEAL) Initiative and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Pain Consortium
4Mandates standardized data sharing across federal agencies and integration with non-federal sources like electronic health records (EHRs), patient registries, and surveys
5Creates an Advisory Council on Headache Disorders with federal and non-federal experts, patient advocates, and caregivers to advise HHS
6Requires an annual report to Congress with evaluations of research and care programs, data on disparities, recommendations, and a national plan
