Value in Health Care Act of 2023

12/20/2024, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5013

Bill 118 hr 5013, also known as the Value in Health Care Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare in the United States by promoting value-based care.

One of the key provisions of the Value in Health Care Act is the establishment of a Value-Based Care Innovation Fund. This fund would provide grants to healthcare providers who are implementing innovative value-based care models that have been shown to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. By incentivizing providers to focus on value rather than volume of care, the bill aims to drive improvements in the overall quality of healthcare in the US.

Additionally, the Value in Health Care Act includes measures to increase transparency in healthcare pricing and quality. The bill would require healthcare providers to disclose the cost of their services upfront, allowing patients to make more informed decisions about their care. It would also establish a national database of healthcare quality metrics, making it easier for patients to compare the performance of different providers. Overall, the Value in Health Care Act of 2023 seeks to shift the US healthcare system towards a more value-based model that prioritizes quality and efficiency. By incentivizing providers to focus on value and increasing transparency for patients, the bill aims to improve the overall quality of healthcare in the United States.

Current Status of Bill HR 5013

Bill HR 5013 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill HR 5013 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 27, 2023.  Bill HR 5013's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5013

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
9
Republican Cosponsors
7
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5013

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceMedicare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5013

Value in Health Care Act of 2023Value in Health Care Act of 2023To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise certain regulations in relation to the Medicare shared savings program and other alternative payment arrangements to encourage participation in such program, and for other purposes.
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