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Direct Primary Care for America Act
12/31/2022, 9:00 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5157
Bill 117 HR 5157, also known as the Direct Primary Care for America Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to expand access to primary care services for Americans by allowing individuals to enter into direct primary care agreements with primary care practitioners.
Under this bill, individuals would be able to pay a monthly fee to a primary care practitioner in exchange for unlimited access to primary care services. This would eliminate the need for insurance companies to be involved in the payment process for primary care services, allowing for more direct and affordable care for patients.
The Direct Primary Care for America Act aims to reduce the administrative burden on primary care practitioners and increase their ability to focus on providing quality care to their patients. By allowing for direct payment agreements between patients and practitioners, this bill seeks to improve the overall quality of primary care services in the United States. Overall, the Direct Primary Care for America Act is a bipartisan effort to improve access to primary care services for Americans and streamline the payment process for these services. It is currently being considered by Congress and has the potential to have a significant impact on the healthcare system in the United States.
Under this bill, individuals would be able to pay a monthly fee to a primary care practitioner in exchange for unlimited access to primary care services. This would eliminate the need for insurance companies to be involved in the payment process for primary care services, allowing for more direct and affordable care for patients.
The Direct Primary Care for America Act aims to reduce the administrative burden on primary care practitioners and increase their ability to focus on providing quality care to their patients. By allowing for direct payment agreements between patients and practitioners, this bill seeks to improve the overall quality of primary care services in the United States. Overall, the Direct Primary Care for America Act is a bipartisan effort to improve access to primary care services for Americans and streamline the payment process for these services. It is currently being considered by Congress and has the potential to have a significant impact on the healthcare system in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 5157
Direct Primary Care for America Act
This bill allows participants in health savings accounts to pay for direct primary care service arrangements from such accounts. A direct primary care service arrangement is primary medical care provided by primary care practitioners if the sole compensation for such care is a fixed periodic fee.
The bill allows waivers to states under Medicaid to provide direct primary care to low-income Medicaid recipients.
The bill also allows health care facilities to participate in the National Health Service Corps Scholarship or Loan Repayment Program if they offer direct primary care service arrangements and are in a health professional shortage area.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5157
Bill HR 5157 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 3, 2021. Bill HR 5157 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 3, 2021. Bill HR 5157's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of September 6, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5157
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5157
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationPotential Impact Areas
- Bank accounts, deposits, capital
- Comprehensive health care
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- Immunology and vaccination
- Income tax deductions
- Medicaid
- State and local government operations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5157
To facilitate direct primary care arrangements.
Direct Primary Care for America Act
Direct Primary Care for America Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5157
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