The ABC-ED Act of 2025 addresses overcrowding and delays in hospital emergency departments by modernizing how hospitals track and share bed capacity information. The bill allows federal public health data modernization grants to fund the development of real-time, statewide systems that monitor hospital bed availability and measure how capacity issues affect emergency department wait times, patient boarding times, and ambulance delays. Additionally, the bill directs the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to fund pilot programs testing better emergency care for older adults and people experiencing mental health crises, including improved coordination with specialized care facilities. Finally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study best practices for these hospital capacity tracking systems within one year and report findings to Congress. Overall, the legislation aims to reduce emergency department crowding and improve patient care through better data sharing and targeted innovation programs.
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