Reducing Administrative Costs and Burdens in Health Care Act of 2020

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:15:24Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5688 Reducing Administrative Costs and Burdens in Health Care Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:15 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5688

Reducing Administrative Costs and Burdens in Health Care Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take a series of actions relating to health care administrative costs. Specifically, HHS must develop a strategy and take associated action to reduce unnecessary costs and administrative burdens in the health care system, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the private health-insurance market, by at least half over a period of 10 years. HHS must also award grants so that states may establish commissions targeting such costs.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5688

Bill HR 5688 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2020. Bill HR 5688 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2020. Bill HR 5688's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 28, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5688

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5688

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Congressional oversight

- Department of Health and Human Services

- Government studies and investigations

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care coverage and access

- Health care quality

- Health information and medical records

- Health programs administration and funding

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Medicaid

- Medicare

- Public-private cooperation

- Rural conditions and development

- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5688

Reducing Administrative Costs and Burdens in Health Care Act of 2020

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for grants to enable States to carry out activities to reduce administrative costs and burdens in health care.

Reducing Administrative Costs and Burdens in Health Care Act of 2020