Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care Act

12/19/2024, 9:05 AM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill 118 hr 5819, also known as the Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care Act, aims to improve the coordination and delivery of healthcare services in the United States. The bill focuses on connecting medical providers with resources and tools to better tailor care to individual patients' needs.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a national database that will allow healthcare providers to access information on best practices, treatment options, and patient outcomes. This database will help providers make more informed decisions about patient care and improve the overall quality of healthcare services.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to expand telehealth services, which allow patients to receive care remotely through technology such as video conferencing. This expansion of telehealth services will increase access to care for patients in rural and underserved areas, as well as improve convenience for all patients. The bill also includes measures to promote collaboration among healthcare providers, such as incentives for providers to work together to coordinate care for patients with complex medical needs. By encouraging collaboration and communication among providers, the bill aims to reduce duplication of services and improve the overall efficiency of the healthcare system. Overall, the Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care Act seeks to improve the quality, accessibility, and efficiency of healthcare services in the United States by promoting collaboration among providers, expanding telehealth services, and providing resources to help providers tailor care to individual patient needs.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 5819

Introduced on
2023-09-28

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/28/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill 118 hr 5819, also known as the Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care Act, aims to improve the coordination and delivery of healthcare services in the United States. The bill focuses on connecting medical providers with resources and tools to better tailor care to individual patients' needs.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a national database that will allow healthcare providers to access information on best practices, treatment options, and patient outcomes. This database will help providers make more informed decisions about patient care and improve the overall quality of healthcare services.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to expand telehealth services, which allow patients to receive care remotely through technology such as video conferencing. This expansion of telehealth services will increase access to care for patients in rural and underserved areas, as well as improve convenience for all patients. The bill also includes measures to promote collaboration among healthcare providers, such as incentives for providers to work together to coordinate care for patients with complex medical needs. By encouraging collaboration and communication among providers, the bill aims to reduce duplication of services and improve the overall efficiency of the healthcare system. Overall, the Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care Act seeks to improve the quality, accessibility, and efficiency of healthcare services in the United States by promoting collaboration among providers, expanding telehealth services, and providing resources to help providers tailor care to individual patient needs.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide incentives for behavioral health integration under the Medicare program.

Policy Areas
Health

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Latest Action12/17/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.