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Introduced
01/16/2020
01/16/2020
In Committee
01/16/2020
01/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to develop a clinical practice guideline or guidelines for the treatment of serious mental illness. This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to complete the development of a clinical practice guideline or guidelines for the treatment of serious mental illness. Under the bill, such guidelines must address the treatment of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and persistent mood disorder (including bipolar disorder I and II). The VA must establish the Serious Mental Illness Work Group with the Department of Defense and the Department of Health and Human Services to develop such clinical practice guideline or guidelines. Finally, the VA must complete an assessment of the 2016 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Major Depressive Disorders to determine if an update is necessary.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in consultation with the Department of Defense and the Department of Health and Human Services, to develop clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of serious mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and persistent mood disorders like bipolar disorder. The bill also requires the VA to establish a Serious Mental Illness Work Group with representatives from various government and non-government entities to assist in developing these guidelines. Additionally, the bill requires the VA to assess the 2016 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Major Depressive Disorders to determine if an update is necessary.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 01/16/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3210/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3210/BILLS-116s3210is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3210/BILLS-116s3210is.pdf.pdf |
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