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Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act
3/8/2023, 7:58 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8163
Bill 117 HR 8163, also known as the Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act, aims to enhance the nation's trauma care and emergency medical services (EMS) systems. The bill recognizes the importance of timely and effective care for individuals who experience traumatic injuries or medical emergencies.
The key provisions of the bill include:
1. Establishing a National Trauma Research Action Plan to coordinate and prioritize research efforts related to trauma care and EMS. 2. Enhancing the coordination and integration of trauma care and EMS systems at the federal, state, and local levels. 3. Improving the training and education of healthcare providers, first responders, and other personnel involved in trauma care and EMS. 4. Increasing funding for trauma centers and EMS agencies to ensure they have the resources needed to provide high-quality care. 5. Promoting the use of evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives in trauma care and EMS. Overall, the Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act seeks to strengthen the nation's ability to respond to traumatic injuries and medical emergencies, ultimately improving outcomes for patients in need of critical care.
The key provisions of the bill include:
1. Establishing a National Trauma Research Action Plan to coordinate and prioritize research efforts related to trauma care and EMS. 2. Enhancing the coordination and integration of trauma care and EMS systems at the federal, state, and local levels. 3. Improving the training and education of healthcare providers, first responders, and other personnel involved in trauma care and EMS. 4. Increasing funding for trauma centers and EMS agencies to ensure they have the resources needed to provide high-quality care. 5. Promoting the use of evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives in trauma care and EMS. Overall, the Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act seeks to strengthen the nation's ability to respond to traumatic injuries and medical emergencies, ultimately improving outcomes for patients in need of critical care.
Congressional Summary of HR 8163
Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and modifies activities of the Department of Health and Human Services related to trauma care.
Specific changes include requiring the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to develop guidance for and otherwise support states (and consortia of states) to coordinate and improve emergency medical services and trauma care during declared emergencies.
The bill also expands eligibility for and revises (1) grants for improving emergency medical services and trauma care in rural areas, and (2) competitive grants for improving regional emergency medical and trauma systems.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8163
Bill HR 8163 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since October 11, 2022. Bill HR 8163 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 21, 2022. Bill HR 8163'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 October 11, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8163
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8163
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Disaster relief and insurance
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Emergency planning and evacuation
- Health care coverage and access
- Health care quality
- Health programs administration and funding
- Medical research
- Performance measurement
- Research administration and funding
- Rural conditions and development
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8163
Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act
Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act
Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act
Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act
To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to trauma care.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8163
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