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Dr. Joanne Smith Memorial Rehabilitation Innovation Centers Act of 2022
12/29/2022, 1:48 PM
Summary of Bill HR 9271
Bill 117 HR 9271, also known as the Dr. Joanne Smith Memorial Rehabilitation Innovation Centers Act of 2022, aims to establish rehabilitation innovation centers across the United States. These centers will focus on advancing research and treatment options for individuals with disabilities, injuries, and chronic conditions.
The bill is named in honor of Dr. Joanne Smith, a renowned rehabilitation specialist who dedicated her career to improving the lives of those in need of rehabilitation services. The centers established under this legislation will carry on her legacy by providing cutting-edge care and support to patients in need.
The primary goals of the Dr. Joanne Smith Memorial Rehabilitation Innovation Centers Act of 2022 include: 1. Advancing research in the field of rehabilitation to improve outcomes for patients. 2. Providing state-of-the-art treatment options for individuals with disabilities, injuries, and chronic conditions. 3. Promoting collaboration among healthcare providers, researchers, and policymakers to enhance rehabilitation services. 4. Increasing access to high-quality rehabilitation care for all individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic status. Overall, this bill seeks to improve the quality of life for individuals in need of rehabilitation services by establishing innovative centers that prioritize research, collaboration, and access to care. It represents a significant step forward in the field of rehabilitation and has the potential to positively impact countless lives across the country.
The bill is named in honor of Dr. Joanne Smith, a renowned rehabilitation specialist who dedicated her career to improving the lives of those in need of rehabilitation services. The centers established under this legislation will carry on her legacy by providing cutting-edge care and support to patients in need.
The primary goals of the Dr. Joanne Smith Memorial Rehabilitation Innovation Centers Act of 2022 include: 1. Advancing research in the field of rehabilitation to improve outcomes for patients. 2. Providing state-of-the-art treatment options for individuals with disabilities, injuries, and chronic conditions. 3. Promoting collaboration among healthcare providers, researchers, and policymakers to enhance rehabilitation services. 4. Increasing access to high-quality rehabilitation care for all individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic status. Overall, this bill seeks to improve the quality of life for individuals in need of rehabilitation services by establishing innovative centers that prioritize research, collaboration, and access to care. It represents a significant step forward in the field of rehabilitation and has the potential to positively impact countless lives across the country.
Congressional Summary of HR 9271
Dr. Joanne Smith Memorial Rehabilitation Innovation Centers Act of 2022
This bill directs the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to publish and biennially update a list of all rehabilitation innovation centers. The bill defines rehabilitation innovation centers as rehabilitation facilities that (1) hold specified federal research and training designations for traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury research, and (2) serve at least a certain number of Medicare patients. The CMS may waive such criteria as it deems appropriate.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9271
Bill HR 9271 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 3, 2022. Bill HR 9271 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 3, 2022. Bill HR 9271's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of November 4, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9271
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9271
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Government information and archives
- Health facilities and institutions
- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
- Medical research
- Medicare
- Neurological disorders
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9271
Dr. Joanne Smith Memorial Rehabilitation Innovation Centers Act of 2022
Dr. Joanne Smith Memorial Rehabilitation Innovation Centers Act of 2022
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to rehabilitation innovation centers under the Medicare program.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9271
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