H.R. 2936: ABC-ED Act of 2025
This bill, known as the ABC-ED Act of 2025, proposes several changes to improve public health data systems, particularly focusing on tracking hospital bed capacity and enhancing emergency care for specific populations.
Key Provisions of the Bill
1. Use of Public Health Data Modernization Grants
The bill amends existing laws to allow certain public health data modernization grants to be used for:
Developing systems that can monitor and report on hospital bed capacity in real-time or near real-time, including the effects this capacity has on:
- Emergency department boarding rates
- Wait times for treatment in emergency departments
- Time emergency medical services personnel spend waiting to offload patients
Establishing a public-facing dashboard that displays this information while adhering to privacy laws.
2. Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Pilot Program
The bill expands the scope of specific Medicare and Medicaid models to include:
- Improvements in emergency care for older adults by enhancing staffing and infrastructure in emergency departments.
- Implementation of policies and protocols focused on geriatric care.
- Coordination between emergency departments and post-acute care facilities to improve care transitions.
- Improved emergency care processes for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric crises, including the establishment of dedicated units within emergency departments.
3. Study on Public Health Data Systems
The bill mandates a study conducted by the Comptroller General of the United States to:
- Identify best practices for developing and maintaining systems for tracking hospital capacity.
- Assess how these systems impact emergency department metrics, including boarding rates, wait times, and offloading times for emergency medical services personnel.
4. Reporting Requirements
After completing the study, the Comptroller General must submit a report to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment, detailing the findings and recommendations.
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Apr. 17, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Apr. 17, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
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