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Amendments · HAMDT 24
ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS· HOUSE
House AmendmentHAMDT 24
An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 119-130 to require the Office of the National Coordinator to convene a public roundtable to examine how the expanded use of electronic health records among mental health and substance use service providers can improve outcomes for patients in mental health and substance use disorder settings and how best to increase Electronic Health Record adoption among such providers.
· LAST ACTION JUN 4
- Adopted, not yet law
- Amendment, not the bill
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
JUN 4
“On agreeing to the Kiggans (VA) amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.”
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AMENDS
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment requires the government to organize a public meeting to figure out how mental health and addiction clinics can better use digital medical records. The goal is to find ways to make these electronic systems easier to use so doctors can provide safer and more effective care to patients.
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KEY POINTS
3POINT 01
Public Expert Roundtable
Bringing experts together publicly ensures that the strategies developed are based on real-world experience from doctors and clinics.
POINT 02
Improving Technology Adoption
Many mental health providers still use paper records; moving to digital systems helps different doctors coordinate care more safely.
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Focus on Patient Outcomes
The study specifically looks at how better records lead to better recovery results for people struggling with addiction.
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SPONSORSHIP
1 + 0
R· Virginia
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSJUN 4
On agreeing to the Kiggans (VA) amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
JUN 4
Amendment (A002) offered by Mrs. Kiggans (VA). (consideration: CR H2453-2454; text: CR H2453-2454)
JUN 4
House Amendment Offered
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeHouse Amendment
NumberHAMDT 24
Congress119th
ChamberHouse
StatusADOPTED
SubmittedJun 4, 2025
Last actionJun 4, 2025
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ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS · HOUSE
House AmendmentHAMDT 24
An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 119-130 to require the Office of the National Coordinator to convene a public roundtable to examine how the expanded use of electronic health records among mental health and substance use service providers can improve outcomes for patients in mental health and substance use disorder settings and how best to increase Electronic Health Record adoption among such providers.
· SUBMITTED JUN 4, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 4, 2025
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
COSPONSORS
0
DAYS SINCE ACTION
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