ALERT Act of 2026 Advanced Long-term care Early Response Technology...
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand and enhance the National Healthcare Safety Network to establish real time infectious disease and public health surveillance capabilities across nursing homes in the United States, and for other purposes.
This bill, SB4499, proposes to improve the National Healthcare Safety Network by enhancing its capabilities to monitor infectious diseases and public health issues in nursing homes across the country in real time. The aim is to provide quicker and more effective responses to health threats.
The bill would impact nursing homes, healthcare providers, and public health officials by enabling them to access timely data and alerts on infectious diseases, thereby improving patient care and safety. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would be responsible for implementing these changes.
Introduced on May 12, 2026, the bill has been referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. This committee will review and consider the bill's details, including its potential benefits and any necessary adjustments before it can move forward in the legislative process.
