Expanded Access to Medical Practitioner Data for Patient Safety.
This bill aims to enhance patient safety by allowing more healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, service providers, and suppliers, to check the backgrounds of their employees in the National Practitioner Data Bank. This means citizens can feel more secure knowing that the individuals providing their care have been thoroughly vetted regarding their professional history.
Key points
Expands access to the National Practitioner Data Bank for more Medicare and Medicaid providers.
Enables more thorough background checks for healthcare employees, improving patient safety.
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