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Integrating Social Workers Across Health Care Settings Act
12/20/2024, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4638
Bill 118 hr 4638, also known as the Integrating Social Workers Across Health Care Settings Act, aims to improve the integration of social workers into various health care settings in the United States. The bill recognizes the important role that social workers play in providing holistic care to patients and seeks to enhance their presence in hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities.
The key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for social work training programs, expanding opportunities for social workers to collaborate with other health care professionals, and promoting the use of social workers in addressing social determinants of health. Additionally, the bill calls for the development of guidelines and best practices for integrating social workers into health care teams, as well as the establishment of a national task force to oversee the implementation of these initiatives.
Overall, the Integrating Social Workers Across Health Care Settings Act aims to improve patient outcomes, reduce health care disparities, and enhance the overall quality of care provided in health care settings across the country.
The key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for social work training programs, expanding opportunities for social workers to collaborate with other health care professionals, and promoting the use of social workers in addressing social determinants of health. Additionally, the bill calls for the development of guidelines and best practices for integrating social workers into health care teams, as well as the establishment of a national task force to oversee the implementation of these initiatives.
Overall, the Integrating Social Workers Across Health Care Settings Act aims to improve patient outcomes, reduce health care disparities, and enhance the overall quality of care provided in health care settings across the country.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4638
Bill HR 4638 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 14, 2023. Bill HR 4638 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 14, 2023. Bill HR 4638's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4638
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4638
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4638
Integrating Social Workers Across Health Care Settings Act
Integrating Social Workers Across Health Care Settings Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise the definition of the term clinical social worker services.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4638
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