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A bill to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, and for other purposes.
1/29/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 266
The main purpose of this bill is to provide support and resources for healthcare providers who are experiencing burnout, mental health issues, and other challenges related to their work. It seeks to improve access to mental health services, establish programs to prevent burnout, and promote a culture of well-being in the healthcare industry.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance reporting and data collection on mental health issues among healthcare providers, as well as measures to address stigma and discrimination in the workplace. It also aims to improve coordination between federal agencies and healthcare organizations to better support the mental health and well-being of healthcare providers. Overall, Bill 119 s 266 is a bipartisan effort to prioritize the mental health and well-being of healthcare providers, recognizing the critical role they play in caring for patients and the need to support their own health and wellness.
Congressional Summary of S 266
Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 and revises Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grants for programs and training to improve mental health among health care professionals and a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) initiative to educate health care professionals about their mental health and related services.
Specifically, the bill reauthorizes HRSA grants to health care service providers and medical professional associations to implement programs supporting these professionals’ mental health, such as through peer-support programs or providing mental health care. It also authorizes HRSA to prioritize applicants that focus on reducing administrative burden on health care workers.
Also, the bill reauthorizes HRSA grants to government and certain educational entities for training health care students and professionals on how to address mental health and related issues. It also specifies that grants or contracts awarded under the program must be for not less than three years.
Additionally, the bill reauthorizes a CDC education and awareness initiative to help health care professionals understand and seek support for their mental health. It also requires the CDC to submit annual reports to specified congressional committees on the initiative’s activities and outcomes.
