Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021

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Bill Number

S 2157

Introduced

Jun 22, 2021

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Emergency medical services and trauma care Health Health care coverage and access Health facilities and institutions Health programs administration and funding Health technology, devices, supplies Hospital care Internet, web applications, social media Mental health

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Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act of 2021

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.

Actions

Jun 22, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jun 22, 2021

Introduced in Senate

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