Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act
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Overview
This bill reauthorizes the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, extending its support for mental health initiatives within the healthcare system. It specifically focuses on providing grants to healthcare organizations and associations to implement programs that improve the mental well-being of healthcare professionals, and authorizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue its education and awareness campaign. The bill also includes provisions to prioritize grant applications that aim to reduce administrative burdens on healthcare workers and mandates grant periods of at least three years.
Key provisions
- Reauthorizes the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act through FY2029.
- Authorizes grants to healthcare service providers and medical professional associations for mental health programs.
- Directs the CDC to continue its education and awareness initiative on healthcare professional mental health.
- Prioritizes grant applications focused on reducing administrative burdens for healthcare workers.
- Requires grant periods of at least three years.
- Amends existing sections of the Public Health Service Act to reflect these changes.
Who is affected
- Healthcare Professionals
- Healthcare Organizations
- Medical Professional Associations
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Federal Government
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