S 343 · 94th Congress · Health

Community Chronicare Center Demonstration Act

Introduced 1975-01-23· Sponsored by Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.(1975-01-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Community Chronicare Center Demonstration Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to enter into contracts with public or private health facilities for the establishment of eight demonstration programs designed to provide health care for the aged and chronically ill through chronicare centers. Creates a Chronicare Commission to make recommendations to the Secretary on health care services under this Act. Sets forth eligibility requirements for such contractors, including that they be a skilled nursing facility, an intermediate care facility, or a home health agency that can provide diagnostic services, therapeutic services, inpatient nursing home care, day care, rehabilitation services, and home health care. Requires that diagnostic services include medical, psychological or social tests, conducted by designated service teams. Requires that the services of the therapeutic team be continual and include maintenance of a complete health care plan following diagnosis, continuous assessment of health status, and involvement of ancillary professionals. Stipulates that additional services of such centers may include services of physicians and dentists, outpatient p…

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