arrow_back Back to App

Improving Medical Diagnosis: Research and Training for Better Care

This act aims to improve the quality and safety of medical diagnoses by funding research, training for medical staff, and establishing research centers. This is intended to help in faster and more accurate disease detection, potentially leading to better treatment and citizen health.
Key points
Financial support for research into diagnostic errors and how to avoid them.
Creation of research centers collaborating with healthcare facilities to implement better practices.
Funding for training of medical staff in diagnostic safety and quality.
Establishment of an interagency council to coordinate efforts to improve diagnoses in healthcare.
Commissioning a report on disparities in access to high-quality diagnoses, including for different social groups.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4468
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Process start date: 2022-06-23
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-04-17
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4468.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Financial support for research into diagnostic errors and how to avoid them.
  • Creation of research centers collaborating with healthcare facilities to implement better practices.
  • Funding for training of medical staff in diagnostic safety and quality.
  • Establishment of an interagency council to coordinate efforts to improve diagnoses in healthcare.
  • Commissioning a report on disparities in access to high-quality diagnoses, including for different social groups.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

CATEGORIES

Health