Celebrating the goals and ideals of 20th anniversary of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Oct 2009): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 202, would formally recognize the 20th anniversary of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database. Congress would pass a statement celebrating the database's goals and commending cardiothoracic surgeons for using its data to improve patient care and professional responsibility. It also would acknowledge the value of such databases and suggest supporting the creation of similar clinical databases in medicine.
The resolution primarily affects cardiothoracic surgeons and the patients they treat by highlighting the role of data collection and analysis in enhancing surgical care. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, a professional organization for these surgeons, is also central to the resolution.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in October 2009, the bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Health. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress and does not require the President's signature to become effective. If passed by both the House and Senate, it would serve as a formal acknowledgment by Congress.
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Official summary
Celebrates the goals and ideals of the 20th anniversary of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database.
Applauds the use of data from that Database to provide the most efficient and appropriate medical care.
Recognizes the need to promote the creation of additional clinical databases in medicine.
Commends cardiothoracic surgeons for demonstrating their dedication to professional responsibility and the highest level of patient care by continued use of such Database.
Timeline
23 Oct 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 202 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 202, would formally recognize the 20th anniversary of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database. Congress would pass a statement celebrating the database's goals and commending cardiothoracic surgeons for using its data to improve patient care and professional responsibility. It also would acknowledge the value of such databases and suggest supporting the creation of similar clinical databases in medicine. The resolution primarily affects cardiothoracic surgeons and the patients they treat by highlighting the role of data collection and analysis in enhancing surgical care. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, a professional organization for these surgeons, is also central to the resolution. Introduced in the House of Representatives in October 2009, the bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Health. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress and does not require the President's signature to become effective. If passed by both the House and Senate, it would serve as a formal acknowledgment by Congress.
- Has H.Con.Res. 202 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 202. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 202?
- H.Con.Res. 202 was sponsored by Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-7] (R-LA), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 202?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (23 Oct 2009).
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