S. 2986

Referred to Committee

Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2019

Introduced 12/5/2019•116th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

12/5/2019 • Senate

Summary

Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2019

This bill establishes the Social Determinants Accelerator Interagency Council and provides funds for the council to (1) assist the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in awarding specified grants, (2) increase coordination among health and social service programs, and (3) provide program evaluation guidance and technical assistance to increase the impact of social service programs. Specifically, the bill provides funds for HHS to award up to 25 grants to state, local, or tribal health or human services agencies for the development of social determinants accelerator plans that address at least one health and one social outcome for a specified target population.

Introduced in Senate • 12/5/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health

Advisory bodiesAppropriationsCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesExecutive agency funding and structureHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidState and local government operations