Empowering Patient Choice of Medical Care Act

Hozzl · 2024-12-20T09:06:41Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2862 Empowering Patient Choice of Medical Care Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/20/2024, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2862

Bill 118 hr 2862, also known as the Empowering Patient Choice of Medical Care Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to give patients more control over their medical care by allowing them to choose their own healthcare providers, regardless of whether those providers are in their insurance network.

The bill would prohibit insurance companies from penalizing patients for seeking care from out-of-network providers by limiting their coverage or charging them higher out-of-pocket costs. This would give patients the freedom to choose the healthcare providers that best meet their needs, rather than being restricted to a limited network of providers chosen by their insurance company.

Additionally, the Empowering Patient Choice of Medical Care Act aims to increase transparency in healthcare pricing by requiring providers to disclose the cost of their services upfront. This would help patients make more informed decisions about their care and avoid unexpected medical bills. Overall, supporters of the bill argue that it would empower patients to take control of their healthcare decisions and ensure that they receive the best possible care. Critics, however, raise concerns about the potential impact on insurance costs and the quality of care provided by out-of-network providers. As of now, the Empowering Patient Choice of Medical Care Act is still in the early stages of the legislative process, and it remains to be seen whether it will be passed into law.

Congressional Summary of HR 2862

Empowering Patient Choice of Medical Care Act

This bill prohibits the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from refusing to designate a service as a covered hospital outpatient service under Medicare based solely on its determination that the service can only be furnished in an inpatient setting.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2862

Bill HR 2862 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 25, 2023. Bill HR 2862 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 25, 2023. Bill HR 2862's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2862

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2862

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

Home and outpatient care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2862

Empowering Patient Choice of Medical Care ActEmpowering Patient Choice of Medical Care ActTo eliminate the inpatient-only service list.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2862

Victoria Spartz

Indiana(Republican)

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