DIRECT Act of 2023

3/13/2024, 7:47 AM

Summary of Bill S 1512

The DIRECT Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 1512, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address issues related to direct primary care, which is a healthcare model where patients pay a monthly fee to their primary care physician for unlimited access to primary care services.

The DIRECT Act aims to clarify the regulatory status of direct primary care arrangements and ensure that they are not subject to certain insurance regulations. This would allow for greater flexibility and innovation in the delivery of primary care services, potentially leading to improved access and quality of care for patients.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to expand the use of health savings accounts (HSAs) to cover direct primary care services, making it easier for individuals to afford this type of care. It also seeks to promote transparency and accountability in direct primary care arrangements by requiring providers to disclose certain information to patients. Overall, the DIRECT Act of 2023 is aimed at promoting and supporting the growth of direct primary care as a viable healthcare option for individuals. It seeks to remove barriers and provide incentives for both patients and providers to participate in this model of care, with the ultimate goal of improving the overall healthcare system in the United States.

Current Status of Bill S 1512

Bill S 1512 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 10, 2023. Bill S 1512 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 10, 2023.  Bill S 1512's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of May 10, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1512

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1512

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1512

DIRECT Act of 2023DIRECT Act of 2023Direct Interstate Retail Exemption for Certain Transactions Act of 2023A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to allow for the interstate internet sales of certain State-inspected meat and poultry, and for other purposes.
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