Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023

Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023

This bill repeals provisions under the Stark law (i.e., the Physician Self-Referral Law) that limit, for purposes of Medicare participation, self-referrals by newly constructed or expanded physician-owned hospitals.

Bill 118 hr 977, also known as the Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023, aims to improve access to high-quality healthcare for patients in the United States. The bill focuses on several key areas to achieve this goal.

First, the bill seeks to increase transparency in healthcare pricing by requiring healthcare providers to disclose the cost of services upfront to patients. This will help patients make more informed decisions about their healthcare and avoid surprise medical bills.

Second, the bill aims to expand access to telehealth services by removing barriers that currently limit the use of telehealth. This will allow patients to receive care remotely, especially in rural or underserved areas where access to healthcare providers may be limited. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve the quality of care provided to patients by promoting evidence-based practices and encouraging healthcare providers to participate in quality improvement initiatives. Overall, the Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 seeks to enhance the patient experience, improve healthcare outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs by promoting transparency, expanding access to telehealth, and encouraging quality improvement in healthcare delivery.