S 5260
Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Vulnerable Americans Act of 2024
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Bill overview
The Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Vulnerable Americans Act of 2024 aims to increase transparency and accountability in intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. It requires the Department of Health and Human Services to post detailed facility performance data, complaint information, and survey results on a public website. The bill also establishes an advisory council to recommend strategies for preventing abuse, neglect, and exploitation within these facilities, and expands access to the National Practitioner Data Bank for background checks.
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