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Introduced
07/21/2022
07/21/2022
In Committee
07/21/2022
07/21/2022
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 require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make certain information available on a public website relating to intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellec- tual disabilities certified for participation under the Med- icaid program, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Vulnerable Americans Act of 2022", aims to increase transparency and oversight of intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICFs/IID) that are certified to participate in the Medicaid program. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make certain information about the performance and quality of these facilities publicly available on a website. The bill also establishes an Advisory Council to develop recommendations on steps to prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation in these facilities. Additionally, the bill expands the ability of Medicare and Medicaid providers to access the National Practitioner Data Bank to conduct employee background checks.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 07/21/2022)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4593/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4593/BILLS-117s4593is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4593/BILLS-117s4593is.pdf.pdf |
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