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Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care Reauthorization Act

4/7/2025, 3:08 PM

Summary of Bill HR 648

Bill 114 hr 648, also known as the Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care Reauthorization Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to reauthorize and improve the Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care Program, which was originally established in 2004 to enhance the coordination and delivery of emergency medical services.

The key provisions of the bill include:

1. Reauthorizing the Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care Program for an additional five years, providing funding and support for state and local efforts to improve trauma care systems. 2. Enhancing coordination between trauma centers, emergency medical services, and other healthcare providers to ensure that patients receive timely and appropriate care. 3. Promoting the development of regionalized systems of care that can effectively respond to mass casualty incidents and other emergencies. 4. Improving data collection and reporting to better track patient outcomes and identify areas for improvement in the delivery of emergency medical services. Overall, the Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care Reauthorization Act aims to strengthen the nation's emergency medical services infrastructure and improve the quality of care provided to patients in need of trauma services. The bill has received bipartisan support and is currently being reviewed by relevant congressional committees.

Current Status of Bill HR 648

Bill HR 648 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 2, 2015. Bill HR 648 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on February 2, 2015.  Bill HR 648's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 17, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 648

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 648

Primary Policy Focus

Health

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