Long Term Care Stabilization Act

Hozzl · 2024-12-19T09:06:39Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9173 Long Term Care Stabilization Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/19/2024, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9173

Bill 118 hr 9173, also known as the Long Term Care Stabilization Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the challenges facing the long-term care industry. The bill seeks to provide support and stability to long-term care facilities, which have been particularly hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to assist long-term care facilities in implementing infection control measures and improving their overall quality of care. This program would provide funding to facilities to help them purchase personal protective equipment, hire additional staff, and make necessary infrastructure improvements.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in the long-term care industry. It requires facilities to report data on COVID-19 cases and deaths to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as to residents and their families. The bill also calls for increased oversight of long-term care facilities to ensure they are providing high-quality care to their residents. Overall, the Long Term Care Stabilization Act aims to support the long-term care industry in weathering the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. By providing funding for infection control measures, increasing transparency, and improving oversight, the bill seeks to ensure that long-term care facilities are able to provide safe and high-quality care to their residents.

Current Status of Bill HR 9173

Bill HR 9173 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 25, 2024. Bill HR 9173 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 25, 2024. Bill HR 9173's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9173

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9173

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to stabilize payments to long-term care hospitals under the Medicare program and improve patient access.To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to stabilize payments to long-term care hospitals under the Medicare program and improve patient access.

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