Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act

3/8/2023, 7:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8163

Bill 117 HR 8163, also known as the Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act, aims to enhance the nation's trauma care and emergency medical services (EMS) systems. The bill recognizes the importance of timely and effective care for individuals who experience traumatic injuries or medical emergencies.

The key provisions of the bill include:

1. Establishing a National Trauma Research Action Plan to coordinate and prioritize research efforts related to trauma care and EMS. 2. Enhancing the coordination and integration of trauma care and EMS systems at the federal, state, and local levels. 3. Improving the training and education of healthcare providers, first responders, and other personnel involved in trauma care and EMS. 4. Increasing funding for trauma centers and EMS agencies to ensure they have the resources needed to provide high-quality care. 5. Promoting the use of evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives in trauma care and EMS. Overall, the Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act seeks to strengthen the nation's ability to respond to traumatic injuries and medical emergencies, ultimately improving outcomes for patients in need of critical care.

Congressional Summary of HR 8163

Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and modifies activities of the Department of Health and Human Services related to trauma care.

Specific changes include requiring the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to develop guidance for and otherwise support states (and consortia of states) to coordinate and improve emergency medical services and trauma care during declared emergencies.

The bill also expands eligibility for and revises (1) grants for improving emergency medical services and trauma care in rural areas, and (2) competitive grants for improving regional emergency medical and trauma systems.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8163

Bill HR 8163 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2022. Bill HR 8163 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 21, 2022.  Bill HR 8163'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 October 11, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8163

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8163

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

Congressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth programs administration and fundingMedical researchPerformance measurementResearch administration and fundingRural conditions and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8163

Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care ActImproving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care ActImproving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care ActImproving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care ActTo amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to trauma care.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8163

Tom O'Halleran
Tom O'Halleran
Arizona(Democrat)

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