Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021

Hozzl · 2022-12-31T05:26:45Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2157 Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 5:26 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2157

Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021

This bill authorizes a grant program for emergency departments to increase access to follow-up psychiatric services for individuals who present for care of acute mental-health episodes. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration may award these grants.

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Current Status of Bill S 2157

Bill S 2157 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2021. Bill S 2157 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 22, 2021. Bill S 2157's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 22, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2157

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2157

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Health care coverage and access

- Health facilities and institutions

- Health programs administration and funding

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Hospital care

- Internet, web applications, social media

- Mental health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2157

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Center for Mental Health Services of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, to award grants to implement innovative approaches to securing prompt access to appropriate follow-on care for individuals who experience an acute mental health episode and present for care in an emergency department, and for other purposes.

Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021