SENATE 509117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

LINC to Address Social Needs Act of 2021

Last Action: 3/1/2021

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2021-03-01Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
2021-03-01Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2021-03-01 (00)

Leveraging Integrated Networks in Communities to Address Social Needs Act of 2021 or the LINC to Address Social Needs Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to better integrate health care and social services using technology platforms and related infrastructure.

To receive a grant, a state or territory must enter into a partnership with nonprofits and similar organizations or tribal nations. These public-private partnerships must foster the use of technology platforms by providers and payors of health care and social services to improve cross-sector coordination. This includes developing funding models to make the platforms financially self-sufficient.

HHS must consult with stakeholders to develop data standards and guidelines for these grants, and the Government Accountability Office must evaluate the impact of the grants.

Cosponsors (2)

Christopher Murphy (D-CT)
Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)

Subjects

Child care and development
Community life and organization
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Disability assistance
Employment and training programs
Food assistance and relief
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Low- and moderate-income housing
Mental health
Nutrition and diet
Public-private cooperation
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Transportation costs

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