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Measuring State Healthcare Freedom Act
12/15/2023, 3:57 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2857
Bill 118 hr 2857, also known as the Measuring State Healthcare Freedom Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to measure and evaluate the level of healthcare freedom in each state.
The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to create a Healthcare Freedom Index, which will assess the extent to which states protect individual healthcare choices and freedoms. This index will take into account factors such as state laws and regulations related to healthcare, insurance coverage options, and access to healthcare providers.
The goal of the Measuring State Healthcare Freedom Act is to provide transparency and accountability in the healthcare system by allowing policymakers and the public to see how each state is performing in terms of protecting healthcare freedoms. This information can then be used to identify areas for improvement and to promote policies that support individual healthcare choices. Overall, this bill aims to promote healthcare freedom and empower individuals to make informed decisions about their healthcare. It is an important step towards ensuring that all Americans have access to quality healthcare options that align with their personal preferences and values.
The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to create a Healthcare Freedom Index, which will assess the extent to which states protect individual healthcare choices and freedoms. This index will take into account factors such as state laws and regulations related to healthcare, insurance coverage options, and access to healthcare providers.
The goal of the Measuring State Healthcare Freedom Act is to provide transparency and accountability in the healthcare system by allowing policymakers and the public to see how each state is performing in terms of protecting healthcare freedoms. This information can then be used to identify areas for improvement and to promote policies that support individual healthcare choices. Overall, this bill aims to promote healthcare freedom and empower individuals to make informed decisions about their healthcare. It is an important step towards ensuring that all Americans have access to quality healthcare options that align with their personal preferences and values.
Congressional Summary of HR 2857
Measuring State Healthcare Freedom Act
This bill temporarily requires studies on licensing of health care professionals, mergers and acquisitions of health care entities (e.g., hospitals and health insurance companies), and other matters affecting health care competition and consolidation at the state level.
For 10 years following the bill's enactment, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation within the Department of Health and Human Services must annually carry out the studies. The office must consult with the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission on the studies.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2857
Bill HR 2857 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 25, 2023. Bill HR 2857 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 25, 2023. Bill HR 2857's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of April 28, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2857
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 2857
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health facilities and institutions
- Health personnel
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Licensing and registrations
- State and local government operations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2857
Measuring State Healthcare Freedom Act
Measuring State Healthcare Freedom Act
To direct the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation of the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct an annual study on health care competition and consolidation at the State level.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2857
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