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Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Act of 2022
12/29/2022, 5:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8172
The key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a National Commission on Diagnostic Excellence, which will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce errors. The commission will consist of experts in the field of medicine, patient advocates, and representatives from healthcare organizations.
Additionally, the bill calls for the development of a national action plan to improve diagnosis, which will include recommendations for healthcare providers, patients, and policymakers. The plan will focus on promoting best practices in diagnostic testing, enhancing communication between healthcare providers and patients, and increasing research and education on diagnostic errors. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to support research on diagnostic errors, improve data collection and reporting on diagnostic accuracy, and enhance training for healthcare providers on diagnostic reasoning and decision-making. Overall, the Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Act of 2022 seeks to address the issue of misdiagnosis in healthcare by promoting best practices, enhancing communication, and supporting research and education in the field of diagnostic medicine.
Congressional Summary of HR 8172
Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Act of 2022
This bill requires various activities to improve diagnostic safety and quality in health care.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must convene an expert panel to make recommendations about the data needed to accelerate diagnostic safety and quality research. In convening the panel, HHS must coordinate with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and other HHS components.
HHS must also establish an interagency council to develop a strategic plan and recommendations to improve diagnosis in health care.
In addition, AHRQ must (1) establish a quality improvement program related to diagnostic errors that includes dissemination of evidence-based strategies to improve diagnostic quality, safety, and health-care value; and (2) seek to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study disparities in diagnostic safety and quality.
The bill also allows specified grants provided by AHRQ and by the National Institutes of Health to be used for diagnostic safety and quality research.
