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Justice for Patients Act

1/4/2025, 11:12 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7641

The Justice for Patients Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 7641, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to protect the rights of patients and ensure that they receive fair treatment in the healthcare system.

One key provision of the Justice for Patients Act is the establishment of a Patient Advocacy Office within the Department of Health and Human Services. This office would be responsible for investigating complaints from patients regarding their treatment and ensuring that their rights are upheld.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency in healthcare pricing and billing practices. This would help patients better understand the costs associated with their care and make more informed decisions about their treatment options. Another important aspect of the Justice for Patients Act is the creation of a Patient Bill of Rights. This document would outline the rights and responsibilities of patients when receiving healthcare services, and would serve as a guide for both patients and healthcare providers. Overall, the Justice for Patients Act aims to improve the quality of care for patients and ensure that they are treated fairly within the healthcare system. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its passage could have a significant impact on the rights and protections of patients across the country.

Current Status of Bill HR 7641

Bill HR 7641 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2024. Bill HR 7641 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 12, 2024.  Bill HR 7641's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7641

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7641

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7641

Justice for Patients Act
Justice for Patients Act
To prohibit the inclusion of mandatory predispute arbitration clauses and clauses limiting class action lawsuits in health insurance contracts.

Comments

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Zaria Khan

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11 months ago

This bill bad for patients. Overall, it's a disaster.

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