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Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities To Address Social Needs Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 8:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6072
The key provisions of the bill include establishing a grant program to support the development and implementation of integrated networks that address social needs such as housing, food insecurity, healthcare, and education. These networks would bring together a variety of stakeholders, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, healthcare providers, and community-based organizations, to work together to identify and address the social needs of individuals and families.
The bill also emphasizes the importance of data sharing and coordination among these networks to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and effectively. It encourages the use of technology and data analytics to identify and prioritize the most pressing social needs in a community and track the impact of interventions over time. Overall, the Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities To Address Social Needs Act of 2021 seeks to promote collaboration and innovation in addressing social needs at the community level. By bringing together diverse stakeholders and leveraging technology and data, the bill aims to improve outcomes for individuals and families in need.
Congressional Summary of HR 6072
Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities To Address Social Needs Act of 2021 or the LINC To Address Social Needs Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award states competitive grants for technology networks that coordinate the provision of health care and social services (e.g., nutritional assistance, housing, and transportation).
States must use the grants to support statewide or regional public-private partnerships in establishing or enhancing such networks. The bill outlines requirements concerning the governance structure of the networks, privacy and security, and related matters.
The Government Accountability Office must evaluate the impact of these networks on health outcomes, access to services, and related factors.




