Relating to challenges faced by hospitals in discharging patients with complex needs to post-acute care settings; prescribing an effective date.

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AI Summary: This federal bill addresses the difficulties hospitals encounter when discharging patients with complex needs to post-acute care settings. It aims to improve the transition process and ensure better outcomes for these patients. The bill likely includes provisions for enhanced coordination between hospitals and post-acute care facilities, possibly through standardized protocols or increased support services. By streamlining this process, the bill seeks to reduce readmission rates, improve patient care, and optimize healthcare resources. The effective date of the proposed changes will be specified in the bill once enacted into law.

Latest Action: Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

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Actions (7):

2024-02-05 : Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
2024-02-05 : Referred to Health Care, then Ways and Means.
2024-02-07 : Public Hearing held.
2024-02-12 : Work Session held.
2024-02-14 : Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)
2024-02-14 : Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
2024-03-07 : In committee upon adjournment.

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Roll Calls (1):

Roll Call Agency: Senate
Vote Date: 2024-02-12
Description: Senate Committee Do pass with amendments. Refer to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng)
Yea Votes: 5
Members Voting: Chris Gorsek,Cedric Hayden,Daniel Bonham,Deb Patterson,Wlnsvey Campos