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H. R. 6033 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force to improve access to health care information technology for non-English speakers.
July 30, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:870
H. R. 6033 aims to improve health care access for non-English speakers by requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set up a task force. The bill mandates the development and sharing of best practices for using interpreters during telemedicine appointments. It...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6033 is a plan to help people who don't speak English easily talk to doctors using computers or phones by creating a group that figures out ways to make it easier for everyone to understand health information.
H. R. 7863 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on furnishing behavioral health services via telehealth to individuals with limited English proficiency under Medicare program.
April 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:319
H.R. 7863 aims to improve telehealth services for individuals with limited English proficiency who are receiving behavioral health care through Medicare. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance within a year, detailing best practices for using...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7863 wants to help people who don't speak English very well get better mental health care using video calls. It tells the government to teach doctors and nurses how to use translators and other tools so everyone can understand each other and feel better.
H. R. 6033 — An Act To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force to improve access to health care information technology for non-English speakers.
September 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:556
The Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge Act of 2024, also known as the SPEAK Act of 2024, aims to enhance access to health care information technology for non-English speakers. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create guidance...
Simple Explanation
The SPEAK Act of 2024 is a plan to help people who don't speak English get better access to online health information by using translators and making health websites easier to understand in different languages. It asks a special group to make sure everyone can understand their health information, even if they speak a different language.

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