Know Your Provider Act of 2020

House Bill 5807 - Know Your Provider Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T02:56:07Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5807 Know Your Provider Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 2:56 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5807

Know Your Provider Act of 2020

This bill requires private health insurance plans to

establish publicly available databases listing the contact information for providers and facilities delivering services under the plan,
periodically verify and update the information on such databases,
include notice in other provider directories that the most current information is available through the database, and
establish procedures for responding promptly to inquiries from plan holders.

Further, providers and facilities must establish processes for submitting current information to contracted health plans.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5807

Bill HR 5807 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2020. Bill HR 5807 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 7, 2020. Bill HR 5807's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 7, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5807

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5807

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Civil actions and liability

- Consumer affairs

- Contracts and agency

- Employee benefits and pensions

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care coverage and access

- Health information and medical records

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5807

Know Your Provider Act of 2020

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the availability and accuracy of provider directory information made available by group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individuals health insurance coverage.

Know Your Provider Act of 2020