H.R. 2503

Introduced

Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021

Introduced 4/14/2021•117th Congress•House

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Latest Action

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

7/15/2021 • House

Summary

Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021

This bill establishes the Social Determinants Accelerator Interagency Council to increase coordination among health and social service programs and provide technical assistance to increase the impact of such programs.

The council must also assist the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to award up to 25 grants to state, local, or tribal health or human services agencies for social determinants accelerator plans. These plans must address at least one health and one social outcome for a specified target population.

Introduced in House • 4/14/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health

Advisory bodiesCommunity 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