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US S4593

US S4593
Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Vulnerable Americans Act of 2022


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Introduced
07/21/2022
In Committee
07/21/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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