Health Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act

2/13/2025, 4:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 483

Bill 119 HR 483, also known as the "Delaying Electronic Clinical Quality Metrics for Accountable Care Organizations Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to postpone the implementation of electronic clinical quality metrics for accountable care organizations. These metrics are used to measure the quality of care provided by healthcare providers and are an important part of the healthcare system.

The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to delay the implementation of these electronic clinical quality metrics for accountable care organizations. This delay is intended to give healthcare providers more time to adjust to the new requirements and ensure that they are able to meet the standards set by the metrics.

In addition to delaying the implementation of these metrics, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to accountable care organizations. These provisions are not specified in the summary, but they are likely aimed at improving the functioning of these organizations and ensuring that they are able to provide high-quality care to their patients. Overall, Bill 119 HR 483 is a piece of legislation that seeks to give healthcare providers more time to adjust to new requirements related to electronic clinical quality metrics for accountable care organizations. It is a non-partisan effort to improve the quality of care provided by healthcare providers and ensure that patients receive the best possible treatment.

Current Status of Bill HR 483

Bill HR 483 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2025. Bill HR 483 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 16, 2025.  Bill HR 483's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 January 16, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 483

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 483

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicaidMedicare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 483

Health Care Efficiency Through Flexibility ActHealth Care Efficiency Through Flexibility ActTo direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to delay the implementation of electronic clinical quality metrics for accountable care organizations, and for other purposes.
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