Bill Sponsor
House Bill 5897
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Vulnerable Americans Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 13, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 13, 2020
Latest Action
Feb 13, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5897
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Vulnerable Americans Act of 2020

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to publish specified information on its website relating to deficiencies of Medicaid intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, including information regarding inspections, complaints, and administrative actions. The CMS must also (1) develop and publish a standardized complaint form for such facilities; and (2) convene an advisory council to recommend ways to prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation in such facilities.

The bill also allows Medicaid and Medicare providers (e.g., skilled nursing facilities) to access, through the National Practitioner Data Bank, disciplinary information for affiliated physicians and other health care practitioners, as reported by state licensing authorities.

Text (1)
February 13, 2020
Actions (2)
02/13/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/13/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:17:42 PM