Improved Tracking of National Medical Stockpiles
This act aims to enhance the management of national medical supplies, such as medicines and equipment. With a new system, citizens can be more confident that in a medical crisis, the government will have a better overview of available resources, which can speed up aid and distribution of essential materials. This ensures greater safety and efficiency in responding to health emergencies.
Key points
Introduction of an automated real-time tracking system for medical supplies, increasing transparency and availability of critical materials.
Establishment of national standards for collecting data on stockpiles, facilitating coordination among various entities, including hospitals and manufacturers.
Support for smaller medical facilities in developing inventory management systems, strengthening their readiness for crises.
Protection of private and commercial data shared by hospitals and manufacturers, ensuring information security.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3577
Sponsor: Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9]
Process start date: 2023-05-22