SB2429: PROTECTS Act Promote Responsible Oversight and Targeted Employee background Check Transparency for Seniors Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the ability of Medicare and Medicaid providers to access the National Practitioner Data Bank for the purpose of conducting employee background checks.
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This bill would make it easier for Medicare and Medicaid providers—doctors' offices, hospitals, nursing homes, and similar facilities—to check the National Practitioner Data Bank when screening job applicants. The National Practitioner Data Bank is a federal database that tracks disciplinary actions against healthcare workers. The bill aims to help providers better protect patients by improving their ability to review employee backgrounds. It is currently in the introduced stage, meaning it has been formally submitted to Congress but not yet assigned to for review.
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Sponsors
Marco Rubio
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (3)
Jacky Rosen
Mike Braun
Marsha Blackburn