Transparency and Accountability in Health Care Costs and Prices Act of 2020

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T03:56:56Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6004 Transparency and Accountability in Health Care Costs and Prices 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, 3:56 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6004

Transparency and Accountability in Health Care Costs and Prices Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide grants for states to establish and maintain all-payer claims databases. All-payer claims databases collect and publish health care claims data from various payers for such services, including private insurance plans, government employee plans, Medicare, and Medicaid.

HHS must prioritize awarding grants to states that, among other things, require mandatory reporting of claims data. Further, the bill permits states to require self-insured employer plans to submit claims data to the state's all-payer claims database.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6004

Bill HR 6004 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2020. Bill HR 6004 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2020. Bill HR 6004's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 27, 2020

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6004

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health information and medical records

- Health programs administration and funding

- Right of privacy

- State and local finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6004

Transparency and Accountability in Health Care Costs and Prices Act of 2020

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program for purposes of facilitating State efforts to establish or maintain all-payer claims databases, and for other purposes.

Transparency and Accountability in Health Care Costs and Prices Act of 2020