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DSH Collaborative Care Network Pilot Program Act of 2009

Introduced: July 30, 2009 Introduced by: Sánchez, Linda T. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Jul 31, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 30, 2009
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
Jul 30, 2009
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Jul 30, 2009
Referred to House Ways and Means
Jul 30, 2009
Introduced in House
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DSH Collaborative Care Network Pilot Program Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to carry out a Medicare disproportionate share hospital (DSH) pilot program under which participating DSHs shall receive additional Medicare funds to establish model projects to: (1) reduce the unnecessary use of items and services furnished in hospital emergency departments; (2) manage chronic conditions to reduce their severity, negative health outcomes, and expense; (3) provide more comprehensive and coordinated care to low-income vulnerable individuals and individuals without health insurance coverage or with inadequate coverage; (4) increase preventive services, including screening and counseling, to those who would otherwise not receive them; (5) ensure the availability of community-wide safety net services; and (6) accomplish other specified goals.

Makes funds available under the Pilot Program for a participating DSH to create and support collaborative care networks that would: (1) assist low-income individuals without adequate health care coverage access and use health services, as well as enroll in applicable public or private health insurance programs; and (2) improve health care by providing case management, application assistance, and appropriate referrals.

Directs the Secretary to create within HHS a Collaborative Care Network Center.

What's happening now July 31, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3430: DSH Collaborative Care Network Pilot Program Act of 2009. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-3430/
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"H.R. 3430: DSH Collaborative Care Network Pilot Program Act of 2009." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-3430/.
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