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To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to ensure nursing facilities report information on medical directors of such facilities.

12/21/2024, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 177

Bill 118 hr 177, also known as the "Medical Director Accountability Act," aims to amend title XI of the Social Security Act in order to require nursing facilities to report information on their medical directors. The bill seeks to increase transparency and accountability within nursing facilities by ensuring that important information about the medical professionals overseeing patient care is readily available.

Under this proposed legislation, nursing facilities would be required to report the name, qualifications, and responsibilities of their medical directors to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This information would then be made publicly accessible, allowing patients and their families to make more informed decisions about their care.

The bill emphasizes the importance of having qualified and responsible medical directors in nursing facilities, as they play a crucial role in overseeing patient care and ensuring that residents receive the appropriate medical attention and treatment. By requiring facilities to report this information, the bill aims to improve the quality of care provided to residents and hold facilities accountable for the qualifications and performance of their medical directors. Overall, Bill 118 hr 177 seeks to enhance transparency and accountability within nursing facilities by ensuring that important information about medical directors is reported and made publicly available. This legislation aims to improve the quality of care provided to residents and empower patients and their families to make more informed decisions about their healthcare options.

Congressional Summary of HR 177

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to revise regulations so as to specifically require Medicare skilled nursing facilities and Medicaid nursing facilities to report the identity of medical directors and related information.

Current Status of Bill HR 177

Bill HR 177 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HR 177 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023.  Bill HR 177's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 177

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
18
Democrat Cosponsors
12
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 177

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Health facilities and institutions
- Health personnel
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Nursing
- Personnel records

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 177

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to ensure nursing facilities report information on medical directors of such facilities.
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to ensure nursing facilities report information on medical directors of such facilities.

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