PROTECTS Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-31T05:26:20Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2214 PROTECTS Act 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 2214

Promote Responsible Oversight and Targeted Employee background Check Transparency for Seniors Act or the PROTECTS Act

This bill allows Medicaid and Medicare providers (e.g., skilled nursing facilities) to access, through the National Practitioner Data Bank, disciplinary information concerning affiliated physicians and other health care practitioners, as reported by state licensing authorities.

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Current Status of Bill S 2214

Bill S 2214 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 24, 2021. Bill S 2214 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 24, 2021. Bill S 2214's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 24, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2214

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2214

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Employee performance

- Health care quality

- Health personnel

- Licensing and registrations

- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

- Medicaid

- Medicare

- Nursing

- Personnel records

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2214

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the ability of Medicare and Medicaid providers to access the National Practitioner Data Bank for the purpose of conducting employee background checks.

PROTECTS Act

Promote Responsible Oversight and Targeted Employee background Check Transparency for Seniors Act