What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 2214.
Enhanced Background Checks for Medicare and Medicaid Healthcare Workers
This new law aims to improve patient safety for those using Medicare and Medicaid programs. It grants healthcare providers broader access to a national database of practitioners, making it easier to conduct background checks on employees. This means citizens can feel more secure knowing that their caregivers are thoroughly vetted.
Key points
Expanded access to the National Practitioner Data Bank for Medicare and Medicaid service providers.
Increased ability to verify the background of healthcare employees, aiming to improve the quality and safety of services.
The act seeks to protect seniors and other health program beneficiaries through more rigorous personnel screening.
Status:
Expired
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