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US S2214
US S2214PROTECTS Act Promote Responsible Oversight and Targeted Employee background Check Transparency for Seniors Act
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Introduced
06/24/2021
06/24/2021
In Committee
06/24/2021
06/24/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the ability of Medicare and Medicaid providers to access the National Practitioner Data Bank for the purpose of conducting employee background checks.
AI Summary
This bill, the Promote Responsible Oversight and Targeted Employee background Check Transparency for Seniors Act (PROTECTS Act), aims to amend the Social Security Act to increase the ability of Medicare and Medicaid providers, such as hospitals, other health care entities, and suppliers, to access the National Practitioner Data Bank to conduct employee background checks. This would allow these providers to more thoroughly vet their employees, helping to ensure the safety and quality of care for seniors and other patients.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 06/24/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2214/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2214/BILLS-117s2214is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2214/BILLS-117s2214is.pdf.pdf |
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