Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021
1/11/2023, 1:47 PMSummary of Bill HR 1205
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.
Current Status of Bill HR 1205
Bill HR 1205 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 22, 2021. Bill HR 1205 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 22, 2021. Bill HR 1205's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 13, 2021Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1205
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1Republican Sponsors
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