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Improving Emergency Care and Hospital Bed Capacity Tracking

This act aims to enhance emergency medical care by improving the tracking of hospital bed availability and wait times. Citizens can expect shorter queues in emergency departments and better coordinated care, especially for older adults and those experiencing mental health crises.
Key points
Better real-time tracking of hospital bed capacity to reduce emergency department wait times.
Introduction of pilot programs for older adults and individuals in psychiatric crisis to improve their emergency care quality.
Creation of public-facing dashboards showing bed availability, while respecting data privacy.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2936
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]
Process start date: 2025-04-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Addressing Boarding and Crowding in the Emergency Department

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2936.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Better real-time tracking of hospital bed capacity to reduce emergency department wait times.
  • Introduction of pilot programs for older adults and individuals in psychiatric crisis to improve their emergency care quality.
  • Creation of public-facing dashboards showing bed availability, while respecting data privacy.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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Health