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H.R.5025: HITECH Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 14, 2010
- Latest Major Action April 19, 2010
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
HITECH Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to expand the definition of "health care provider" for purposes of health information technology provisions to include a behavioral or mental health professional, a substance abuse professional, a psychiatric hospital, a behavioral and mental health clinic, and a substance abuse treatment facility. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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April 14, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.) |