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117th Congress · House

Social Determinants of Health Data Analysis Act of 2021

Subjects: Congressional oversight · Government information and archives · Government studies and investigations · Health information and medical records · Intergovernmental relations · Public-private cooperation · Right of privacy · State and local government operations

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Requires the Government Accountability Office to report on actions taken by the Department of Health and Human Services.
  • House passed it on Dec 1, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Social Determinants of Health Data Analysis Act of 2021 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on actions taken by the Department of Health and Human Services to address social determinants of health, including how data collection about social determinants of health complies with relevant privacy laws. Social determinants of health are nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes, such as income, educational attainment, and place of residence.

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