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A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to evaluate how the frequency of summary notices provided to patients can be increased, and for other purposes.

3/9/2024, 5:13 AM

Summary of Bill S 3799

Bill 118 s 3799, also known as the "Patient Notice Frequency Evaluation Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of how often patients receive summary notices from healthcare providers. The bill specifically calls for the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct an evaluation to determine how the frequency of these notices can be increased.

The purpose of this evaluation is to ensure that patients are receiving important information about their healthcare in a timely manner. By increasing the frequency of summary notices, patients can stay informed about their medical treatments, test results, and other important information that may impact their health.

In addition to evaluating how to increase the frequency of these notices, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to patient communication and healthcare transparency. This could potentially lead to improvements in patient care and overall healthcare outcomes. Overall, Bill 118 s 3799 seeks to enhance patient communication and ensure that patients are receiving the information they need to make informed decisions about their healthcare. It will be interesting to see how this legislation progresses through the US Congress and what impact it may have on the healthcare system.

Current Status of Bill S 3799

Bill S 3799 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2024. Bill S 3799 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 12, 2024.  Bill S 3799's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 12, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3799

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3799

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3799

A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to evaluate how the frequency of summary notices provided to patients can be increased, and for other purposes.
Medicare Organization Report Enhancing (MORE) Summaries Act
Medicare Organization Report Enhancing (MORE) Summaries Act
A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to evaluate how the frequency of summary notices provided to patients can be increased, and for other purposes.

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