Preventing Racism in Medicare Act of 2022

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Explore the details of House Bill 7834 Preventing Racism in Medicare Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 12:04 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7834

Bill 117 hr 7834, also known as the Preventing Racism in Medicare Act of 2022, aims to address racial disparities in healthcare by requiring the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to collect and report data on race and ethnicity in Medicare programs. The bill seeks to identify and address any disparities in access to care, quality of care, and health outcomes based on race and ethnicity.

The legislation requires healthcare providers participating in Medicare to undergo cultural competency training to better serve patients from diverse backgrounds. It also establishes a grant program to support initiatives that aim to reduce racial disparities in healthcare.

Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a task force to study and make recommendations on how to address racism in healthcare and improve health outcomes for minority populations. The task force will be composed of experts in healthcare, public health, and racial equity. Overall, the Preventing Racism in Medicare Act of 2022 seeks to promote health equity and ensure that all Medicare beneficiaries receive high-quality care regardless of their race or ethnicity.

Congressional Summary of HR 7834

Preventing Racism in Medicare Act of 2022

This bill prohibits the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from including the development of anti-racism plans (i.e., plans to address systemic racism in health care) as a qualifying clinical practice improvement activity under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), as described in a November 2021 rule. (MIPS is an incentive program under Medicare that allows health care professionals to receive payment adjustments based on certain performance measures.)

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Current Status of Bill HR 7834

Bill HR 7834 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 19, 2022. Bill HR 7834 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 19, 2022. Bill HR 7834's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of May 19, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7834

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7834

Preventing Racism in Medicare Act of 2022

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from selecting certain activities relating to the development of anti-racism plans as clinical practice improvement activities under the Medicare program.