A bill to amend the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act to provide grants for the operation of the National Information System for Health Related Services.
National Information System for Health Related Services Act of 1987 - Amends the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to an academic institution for the operation of a National Information System for Health Related Services. Requires such system to: (1) provide information and referrals regarding services available from public and private entities for persons with developmental disabilities or chronic illnesses and their families; (2) use a central computer system accessible to the public through a toll-free telephone number; (3) train people who will receive and answer requests for information and referrals; and (4) conduct periodic followup on referrals.
Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1992.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Referred to Subcommittee on Handicapped (Labor and Human Res.).
Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Health and Human Services Department, OMB.
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