H.R. 5414
Referred to CommitteeImproving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2023
Introduced 9/12/2023•118th Congress•House
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
9/15/2023 • House
Summary
Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2023
This bill authorizes a grant program for emergency departments to increase access to follow-up psychiatric services for individuals who present for care of acute mental-health episodes. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration may award these grants.
Introduced in House • 9/12/2023
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Health
Emergency medical services and trauma careHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHospital careInternet, web applications, social mediaMental health
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
September 12, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House9/12/2023