Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021

1/11/2023, 1:47 PM
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill 117 HR 1205, also known as the Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021, aims to address the issue of mental health access for individuals seeking care in emergency departments. The bill seeks to improve the coordination and delivery of mental health services for patients in emergency departments by requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to develop and disseminate best practices for providing mental health care in emergency settings.

Specifically, the bill requires the development of guidelines for the identification and treatment of individuals with mental health conditions in emergency departments, as well as protocols for the coordination of care between emergency departments and mental health providers. The bill also requires the establishment of a grant program to support the implementation of these best practices in emergency departments across the country.

Overall, the Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021 aims to improve access to mental health care for individuals seeking care in emergency departments, ultimately leading to better outcomes for patients with mental health conditions.
Congress
117
Number
HR - 1205
Introduced on
2021-02-22
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill 117 HR 1205, also known as the Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021, aims to address the issue of mental health access for individuals seeking care in emergency departments. The bill seeks to improve the coordination and delivery of mental health services for patients in emergency departments by requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to develop and disseminate best practices for providing mental health care in emergency settings.

Specifically, the bill requires the development of guidelines for the identification and treatment of individuals with mental health conditions in emergency departments, as well as protocols for the coordination of care between emergency departments and mental health providers. The bill also requires the establishment of a grant program to support the implementation of these best practices in emergency departments across the country.

Overall, the Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021 aims to improve access to mental health care for individuals seeking care in emergency departments, ultimately leading to better outcomes for patients with mental health conditions.
Policy Areas
Health

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Recent Activity

Latest Action5/13/2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.