Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Vulnerable Americans Act of 2022
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 21, 2022)
Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Vulnerable Americans Act of 2022
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to publish specified information on its website relating to deficiencies of Medicaid intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, including information regarding inspections, complaints, and administrative actions. The CMS must also (1) develop and publish a standardized complaint form for such facilities; and (2) convene an advisory council to recommend ways to prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation in such facilities.
The bill also allows Medicaid and Medicare providers (e.g., skilled nursing facilities) to access, through the National Practitioner Data Bank, disciplinary information for affiliated physicians and other health care practitioners, as reported by state licensing authorities.
What just happenedJul 21, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 21, 2022
- Jul 21, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 21, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 21, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House