Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Jun 2022): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
What this bill does
The Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 is a proposed law aiming to reduce health disparities in the United States. It would direct the Department of Health and Human Services, along with other entities, to implement various measures. These include requiring more detailed data collection on health disparities, especially during public health emergencies, and promoting diversity within the healthcare workforce. The bill also seeks to improve access to healthcare services that are culturally and linguistically appropriate.
This legislation would affect various government health programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, and programs providing nutrition assistance. It proposes changes to eligibility and other requirements to address health inequities faced by vulnerable populations. Specific provisions are included for noncitizens, maternal and child health, mental and behavioral health, and conditions that disproportionately impact racial and ethnic minority groups like certain cancers and diabetes. The bill also supports investments in communities experiencing health and other inequities and aims to prevent discrimination in federally funded health programs.
As of its introduction on June 23, 2022, S. 4486 is in its initial stage in the Senate. It has been referred to the Committee on Finance, where it will undergo review. Following committee consideration, it could be brought to the Senate floor for a vote. If passed by the Senate, it would then proceed to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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Official summary
Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and others to undertake efforts to reduce health disparities.
For example, the bill (1) requires more detailed reporting of demographic and health disparities data, including related to public health emergencies; (2) directs certain components of HHS to support health workforce diversity; and (3) increases access to culturally and linguistically appropriate health care.
The bill also modifies eligibility and other requirements for Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, nutrition assistance, and other programs to reduce health disparities among vulnerable populations. The bill includes specific provisions with respect to
• noncitizens;
• maternal, infant, and child health;
• mental and behavioral health;
• specified conditions that disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minority groups, such as certain cancers, HIV/AIDS, kidney disease, and diabetes;
Timeline
23 Jun 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Common questions
- What does S. 4486 do?
- The Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 is a proposed law aiming to reduce health disparities in the United States. It would direct the Department of Health and Human Services, along with other entities, to implement various measures. These include requiring more detailed data collection on health disparities, especially during public health emergencies, and promoting diversity within the healthcare workforce. The bill also seeks to improve access to healthcare services that are culturally and linguistically appropriate. This legislation would affect various government health programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, and programs providing nutrition assistance. It proposes changes to eligibility and other requirements to address health inequities faced by vulnerable populations. Specific provisions are included for noncitizens, maternal and child health, mental and behavioral health, and conditions that disproportionately impact racial and ethnic minority groups like certain cancers and diabetes. The bill also supports investments in communities experiencing health and other inequities and aims to prevent discrimination in federally funded health programs. As of its introduction on June 23, 2022, S. 4486 is in its initial stage in the Senate. It has been referred to the Committee on Finance, where it will undergo review. Following committee consideration, it could be brought to the Senate floor for a vote. If passed by the Senate, it would then proceed to the House of Representatives for consideration.
- Has S. 4486 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 4486. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 4486?
- S. 4486 was sponsored by Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), with 10 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 4486?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (23 Jun 2022).
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