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US HR7140
US HR7140PROTECTS Act Promote Responsible Oversight and Targeted Employee background Check Transparency for Seniors Act
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Introduced
03/17/2022
03/17/2022
In Committee
03/18/2022
03/18/2022
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 PROTECTS Act, aims to amend the Social Security Act to increase the ability of Medicare and Medicaid providers, including hospitals, healthcare entities, and suppliers, to access the National Practitioner Data Bank for the purpose of conducting employee background checks. The bill expands the definition of "health care entities" that can access the National Practitioner Data Bank to include a broader range of Medicare and Medicaid providers and suppliers, enabling them to more thoroughly vet potential employees and ensure the safety of vulnerable populations, such as seniors, receiving care.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 03/18/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7140/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr7140/BILLS-117hr7140ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr7140/BILLS-117hr7140ih.pdf.pdf |
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