# 114-hr-4292: Synchronization & Nonadherence Correction (SYNC) Act of 2015

114-hr-4292, Synchronization & Nonadherence Correction (SYNC) Act of 2015, is a 114th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Noem, Kristi L. [R-SD-At Large] (R-SD); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 114-hr-4292
- Congress: 114
- Title: Synchronization & Nonadherence Correction (SYNC) Act of 2015
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced: 2015-12-18
- Sponsor: Rep. Noem, Kristi L. [R-SD-At Large] (R-SD)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Synchronization & Nonadherence Correction (SYNC) Act of 2015 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to research and test methods for improving medication adherence. "Medication adherence" refers to the taking of medications according to their prescribed dosage, time, frequency, and direction. Research activities shall include the development of annual statistics related to medication adherence for patients with chronic diseases and mental health conditions treated under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program. HHS shall implement innovative health care delivery models to test: (1) the efficacy of "synchronization," which refers to the coordination of medication refills such that a patient's medications are refilled according to the same schedule; and (2) 90-day fills at retail pharmacies for the first prescription of maintenance drugs that treat chronic diseases and mental health conditions.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9] (D-NJ), 2015-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 114-hr-5447: Small Business Health Care Relief Act of 2016
- 114-hr-5240: Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2016
- 114-hr-4923: American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016
- 114-hr-4626: BRACE Act
- 114-hr-4298: Vietnam Helicopter Crew Memorial Act
- 114-hr-4181: Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2015

## Sources
- [114-hr-4292 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4292)

## Related
- [114-hr-5447: Small Business Health Care Relief Act of 2016](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-5447)
- [114-hr-5240: Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2016](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-5240)
- [114-hr-4923: American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4923)
- [114-hr-4626: BRACE Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4626)
- [114-hr-4298: Vietnam Helicopter Crew Memorial Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4298)
- [114-hr-4181: Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2015](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4181)
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