Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2015

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 884 Health Care Safety Net Enhancement 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, 1:27 PM

Congressional Summary of S 884

Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2015

Amends the Public Health Service Act to deem a hospital or an emergency department and a physician or physician group of a hospital or emergency department to be an employee of the Public Health Service with liability protection provided by the United States for purposes of any civil action that may arise due to providing emergency and post-stabilization services on or after January 1, 2016.

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Current Status of Bill S 884

Bill S 884 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2015. Bill S 884 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on March 26, 2015. Bill S 884's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 26, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 884

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 884

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

Civil actions and liabilityEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnel

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 884

Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2015A bill to improve access to emergency medical services, and for other purposes.Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2015

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