Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2023

12/20/2024, 9:06 AM

Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2023

This bill permits a taxpayer with a primary care service arrangement whose fixed periodic fee does not exceed $150 a month to participate in and contribute to a health savings account.

Bill 118 HR 3029, also known as the Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2023, aims to improve access to primary care services for individuals across the United States. The bill focuses on several key areas to achieve this goal.

First, the bill seeks to increase funding for primary care providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. This funding will help these providers expand their practices, hire additional staff, and invest in new technologies to better serve their patients.

Second, the bill aims to reduce administrative burdens on primary care providers by streamlining paperwork and simplifying billing processes. This will allow providers to spend more time with patients and less time on paperwork, ultimately improving the quality of care they can provide. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to incentivize medical students to pursue careers in primary care by offering loan forgiveness programs and scholarships for those who choose to work in underserved areas. Overall, the Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2023 is designed to strengthen the primary care system in the United States, ensuring that all individuals have access to high-quality, affordable care. By increasing funding, reducing administrative burdens, and incentivizing providers to enter the field, this bill has the potential to improve health outcomes for millions of Americans.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 3029

Introduced on
2023-04-28

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/28/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2023

This bill permits a taxpayer with a primary care service arrangement whose fixed periodic fee does not exceed $150 a month to participate in and contribute to a health savings account.

Bill 118 HR 3029, also known as the Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2023, aims to improve access to primary care services for individuals across the United States. The bill focuses on several key areas to achieve this goal.

First, the bill seeks to increase funding for primary care providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. This funding will help these providers expand their practices, hire additional staff, and invest in new technologies to better serve their patients.

Second, the bill aims to reduce administrative burdens on primary care providers by streamlining paperwork and simplifying billing processes. This will allow providers to spend more time with patients and less time on paperwork, ultimately improving the quality of care they can provide. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to incentivize medical students to pursue careers in primary care by offering loan forgiveness programs and scholarships for those who choose to work in underserved areas. Overall, the Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2023 is designed to strengthen the primary care system in the United States, ensuring that all individuals have access to high-quality, affordable care. By increasing funding, reducing administrative burdens, and incentivizing providers to enter the field, this bill has the potential to improve health outcomes for millions of Americans.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals with direct primary care service arrangements to remain eligible individuals for purposes of health savings accounts, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Taxation

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/18/2023

Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2023

This bill permits a taxpayer with a primary care service arrangement whose fixed periodic fee does not exceed $150 a month to participate in and contribute to a health savings account.


Latest Action12/17/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.