S. 1323 · 116th Congress
UNDERSTAND Act
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Utilizing National Data, Effectively Reforming Standards and Tools, to Address Negative Determinates [ sic ] of Health Act or the UNDERSTAND Act
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · May 6, 2019
Utilizing National Data, Effectively Reforming Standards and Tools, to Address Negative Determinates [sic] of Health Act or the UNDERSTAND Act
This bill requires the collection and reporting of social determinants of health that may affect Medicare, Medicaid, and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) beneficiaries and individuals who receive services at federally qualified health centers. Social determinants of health include educational, employment, housing, and family circumstances.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: UNDERSTAND Act
Also known as: Utilizing National Data, Effectively Reforming Standards and Tools, to Address Negative Determinates of Health Act
Latest action (May 6, 2019): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Policy area: Health · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 6, 2019
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.