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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 improve oversight of intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities that participate in the Medicaid program. The key provisions of the bill require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make certain facility performance information, such as survey results and complaint data, publicly available on a government website. It also establishes an Advisory Council on Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 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
Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 07/21/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8468/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8468/BILLS-117hr8468ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8468/BILLS-117hr8468ih.pdf.pdf |
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