Patient’s Choice Act of 2024

1/4/2025, 11:12 AM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
The Patient's Choice Act of 2024, also known as Bill 118 hr 7677, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to give patients more control over their healthcare choices and options.

One key aspect of the Patient's Choice Act is the expansion of healthcare options for individuals. This includes allowing patients to choose their own healthcare providers and treatments, as well as giving them the ability to shop around for the best prices and services. The bill also aims to increase transparency in healthcare pricing, so that patients can make more informed decisions about their care.

Another important provision of the Patient's Choice Act is the protection of patient privacy. The bill includes measures to ensure that patients' personal and medical information is kept confidential and secure, and that they have control over who has access to their health records. Additionally, the Patient's Choice Act seeks to improve access to healthcare for underserved populations, such as low-income individuals and those living in rural areas. The bill includes provisions to increase funding for community health centers and other healthcare facilities that serve these populations, as well as measures to incentivize healthcare providers to work in underserved areas. Overall, the Patient's Choice Act of 2024 aims to empower patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare, protect their privacy, and improve access to care for all Americans. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its fate will be determined in the coming months.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 7677

Introduced on
2024-03-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/13/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
The Patient's Choice Act of 2024, also known as Bill 118 hr 7677, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to give patients more control over their healthcare choices and options.

One key aspect of the Patient's Choice Act is the expansion of healthcare options for individuals. This includes allowing patients to choose their own healthcare providers and treatments, as well as giving them the ability to shop around for the best prices and services. The bill also aims to increase transparency in healthcare pricing, so that patients can make more informed decisions about their care.

Another important provision of the Patient's Choice Act is the protection of patient privacy. The bill includes measures to ensure that patients' personal and medical information is kept confidential and secure, and that they have control over who has access to their health records. Additionally, the Patient's Choice Act seeks to improve access to healthcare for underserved populations, such as low-income individuals and those living in rural areas. The bill includes provisions to increase funding for community health centers and other healthcare facilities that serve these populations, as well as measures to incentivize healthcare providers to work in underserved areas. Overall, the Patient's Choice Act of 2024 aims to empower patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare, protect their privacy, and improve access to care for all Americans. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its fate will be determined in the coming months.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of the Treasury from finalizing a rule proposing restrictions on short-term limited duration insurance, and to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to define such insurance.

Policy Areas
Health

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