Pediatric Access to Critical Health Care Act

Senate Bill 2762 - Pediatric Access to Critical Health Care Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-12-31T05:35:20Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2762 Pediatric Access to Critical Health Care 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, 5:35 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2762

Pediatric Access to Critical Health Care Act

This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to award grants to children's hospitals and other providers that predominately treat individuals under 21 for improving pediatric health care infrastructure. In awarding the grants, HRSA must prioritize recipients that serve significant numbers of patients receiving medical assistance through Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program or children from other underserved groups.

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Current Status of Bill S 2762

Bill S 2762 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 20, 2021. Bill S 2762 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 20, 2021. Bill S 2762's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of September 20, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2762

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2762

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2762

A bill to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to award grants to eligible entities to carry out construction or modernization projects designed to strengthen and increase capacity within the specialized pediatric health care infrastructure, and for other purposes.

Pediatric Access to Critical Health Care Act