A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The CHARTS Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to long-term care and post-acute care providers. These grants are intended to help providers develop and adopt health information technology. The Secretary must begin awarding these grants within 2 years of the act's enactment. Each grant is for a period of 3 years and cannot exceed $500,000 per provider. The goal is to improve the electronic exchange of data and the quality of care. The bill also requires the Secretary to submit reports to various Congressional committees regarding the grants and their outcomes.
Yes· 3 of 15
- Scored +4
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill focuses on improving technology for long-term and post-acute care providers who serve Medicare and Medicaid recipients, many of whom are seniors.
- Scored +3
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill aims to improve care quality and coordination through the adoption of new health information technology.
- Scored +3
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill directs the evaluation of whether health information technology results in reduced Federal expenditures under Medicare and Medicaid.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Care Quality and Efficiency: Providers can use funds to implement tools like clinical decision support, care pathways, and monitoring to improve the effectiveness and quality of care (Section 2(d)(2)).
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Better Care Transitions and Coordination: The technology is intended to facilitate communication and electronic data exchange among various health care providers and insurance entities (Section 2(d)(1)). This includes enhancing the transition of care between providers (Section 2(d)(3)(A)).
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Addressing Patient Needs and Preventing Duplication: The use of funds aims to implement systems that address patient needs and prevent health care providers from performing duplicative services (Section 2(d)(3)(B) and (D)).
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Focus on Vulnerable Populations: The Secretary is instructed to give priority to providers likely to improve health for those enrolled in Medicare or State plans, and to ensure a diverse sample of recipients based on geography, income, race, and ethnicity (Section 2(e)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill focuses on improving technology for long-term and post-acute care providers who serve Medicare and Medicaid recipients, many of whom are seniors. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill prioritizes providers serving populations that include those enrolled in State Medicaid plans. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Improving care coordination in long-term and post-acute care can benefit individuals with disabilities requiring such services. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill requires grant recipients to reflect a diverse sample including diverse racial and ethnic populations. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The bill requires grant recipients to reflect a diverse sample including diverse racial and ethnic populations. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill requires grant recipients to reflect a diverse sample including diverse racial and ethnic populations. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill requires grant recipients to reflect a diverse sample including diverse racial and ethnic populations. Would white Americans be better off under this? — The bill requires grant recipients to reflect a diverse sample including diverse racial and ethnic populations.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill aims to improve care quality and coordination through the adoption of new health information technology. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The bill provides grants to Medicaid-participating providers to improve their health information technology. Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The bill provides grants to Medicare-participating providers to improve their health information technology.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The Secretary must ensure grant recipients represent a diverse sample based on race and ethnicity. Does this strengthen Social Security? — The bill provides support for healthcare services related to Medicare, which is a key component of the Social Security Act.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill directs the evaluation of whether health information technology results in reduced Federal expenditures under Medicare and Medicaid.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill provides grant funding for the development and adoption of health information technology.
- 7/22/2026
- 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.
- Introduced in House