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Faster Mental Health Care Access After Emergency Room Visits.

This bill authorizes grants to hospitals to improve follow-up care for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises in the emergency department (ED). The goal is to reduce long wait times in the ED and ensure patients quickly transition to appropriate specialized treatment. Citizens can expect better coordination, more available psychiatric beds, and proactive follow-up after an acute mental health episode.
Key points
Provides federal funding for hospitals to speed up access to specialized mental health follow-up care.
Funds can be used to increase the supply of psychiatric beds and alternative care settings.
Supports innovative approaches like tele-psychiatry and proactive patient follow-up after discharge from the ED.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1346
Sponsor: Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
Process start date: 2023-04-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1346.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Provides federal funding for hospitals to speed up access to specialized mental health follow-up care.
  • Funds can be used to increase the supply of psychiatric beds and alternative care settings.
  • Supports innovative approaches like tele-psychiatry and proactive patient follow-up after discharge from the ED.
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. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV].

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 2025-12-26.

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