Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act
12/28/2024, 9:08 AMSummary of Bill HR 8244
Bill 118 hr 8244, also known as the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Quality Care Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to ensure that senior citizens have access to high-quality healthcare services.One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a task force that will be responsible for studying and making recommendations on how to improve access to care for seniors. This task force will be made up of experts in the field of healthcare and aging, as well as representatives from relevant government agencies.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase funding for programs that provide healthcare services to seniors, such as Medicare and Medicaid. This funding will be used to expand access to services, improve the quality of care, and address any disparities in care that may exist. Overall, the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Quality Care Act aims to ensure that senior citizens receive the healthcare services they need and deserve. By increasing funding, establishing a task force, and making recommendations for improvement, this bill seeks to improve the quality of care for seniors across the country.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8244
Bill HR 8244 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 6, 2024. Bill HR 8244 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 6, 2024. Bill HR 8244's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 805. as of December 27, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8244
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
11Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
7Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8244
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
Civil actions and liabilityHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicaidMedicareNursingAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8244
Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care ActEnsuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care ActTo amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act ensure appropriate approval for certain skilled nursing facility and nursing facility nursing aide training and competency evaluation programs under the Medicare and Medicaid program.Comments
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