House Bill 7255
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Coronavirus Health Care Worker Wellness Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 18, 2020
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7255
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116
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Health
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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.
Raja Krishnamoorthi
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Summary
Coronavirus Health Care Worker Wellness Act of 2020
This bill requires the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to establish a grant program for health care providers to promote mental wellness among frontline health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency must also study mental health and burnout among health care workers.
June 18, 2020
06/18/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
06/18/2020
Introduced in House
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Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 1:42:18 AM