Family Health Care Accessibility Act of 2015

Senate Bill 2151 - Family Health Care Accessibility Act of 2015: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2151 Family Health Care Accessibility Act of 2015 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:29 PM

Congressional Summary of S 2151

Family Health Care Accessibility Act of 2015

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to deem a health professional volunteer providing primary health care to an individual at a community health center or through programs or events carried out by a center to be an employee of the Public Health Service for purposes of any civil action that may arise from providing services to patients. For a volunteer to be covered by this liability protection, the Department of Health and Human Services must approve the center's application to sponsor the volunteer.

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Current Status of Bill S 2151

Bill S 2151 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 7, 2015. Bill S 2151 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on October 7, 2015. Bill S 2151's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of October 7, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2151

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2151

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Civil actions and liability

- Government liability

- Health care coverage and access

- Health care quality

- Health facilities and institutions

- Health personnel

- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2151

Family Health Care Accessibility Act of 2015

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide liability protections for volunteer practitioners at health centers under section 330 of such Act.

Family Health Care Accessibility Act of 2015