Sepsis Harm and Cost Reduction Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Apr 2024): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
H.R. 8078, the Sepsis Harm and Cost Reduction Act, would authorize federal support for states to create pilot programs for statewide repositories of sepsis cases. The bill proposes that the Secretary of Health and Human Services issue a standardized definition for sepsis and award grants to up to five states per year to establish these repositories. These repositories would collect de-identified demographic, administrative, pathological, clinical, and provider payment data related to sepsis cases. The bill also outlines requirements for state sepsis advisory committees to guide the development and operation of these repositories.
This legislation would affect states by providing funding and a framework for developing sepsis data repositories. It aims to improve the timely diagnosis and treatment of sepsis by gathering comprehensive information. The bill would also lead to the establishment of a national sepsis repository managed by the CDC, which would coordinate with state repositories and support research and public health efforts. Additionally, the Secretary would be tasked with developing a National Sepsis Action Plan.
H.R. 8078 was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 18, 2024. It was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. As of its introduction, the bill has not yet been voted on by either chamber of Congress.
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Timeline
26 Apr 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8078 do?
- H.R. 8078, the Sepsis Harm and Cost Reduction Act, would authorize federal support for states to create pilot programs for statewide repositories of sepsis cases. The bill proposes that the Secretary of Health and Human Services issue a standardized definition for sepsis and award grants to up to five states per year to establish these repositories. These repositories would collect de-identified demographic, administrative, pathological, clinical, and provider payment data related to sepsis cases. The bill also outlines requirements for state sepsis advisory committees to guide the development and operation of these repositories. This legislation would affect states by providing funding and a framework for developing sepsis data repositories. It aims to improve the timely diagnosis and treatment of sepsis by gathering comprehensive information. The bill would also lead to the establishment of a national sepsis repository managed by the CDC, which would coordinate with state repositories and support research and public health efforts. Additionally, the Secretary would be tasked with developing a National Sepsis Action Plan. H.R. 8078 was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 18, 2024. It was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. As of its introduction, the bill has not yet been voted on by either chamber of Congress.
- Has H.R. 8078 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8078. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8078?
- H.R. 8078 was sponsored by Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11] (D-NJ), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8078?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (26 Apr 2024).
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