Patient Right to Shop Act

Hozzl · 2025-01-04T11:12:26Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4712 Patient Right to Shop Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/4/2025, 11:12 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4712

The Patient Right to Shop Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4712, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to empower patients to make more informed decisions about their healthcare by providing them with information on the cost and quality of healthcare services.

Under this bill, healthcare providers would be required to disclose the cost of their services to patients before they receive treatment. This would allow patients to compare prices and choose the most cost-effective option for their healthcare needs. Additionally, healthcare providers would also be required to provide information on the quality of their services, such as patient outcomes and satisfaction ratings.

The Patient Right to Shop Act aims to increase transparency in the healthcare industry and give patients more control over their healthcare decisions. By providing patients with information on the cost and quality of healthcare services, this bill seeks to promote competition among healthcare providers and drive down healthcare costs. Overall, the Patient Right to Shop Act is designed to empower patients and help them make more informed decisions about their healthcare. It is a step towards increasing transparency in the healthcare industry and giving patients the tools they need to navigate the complex world of healthcare.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4712

Bill HR 4712 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 18, 2023. Bill HR 4712 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 18, 2023. Bill HR 4712's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4712

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4712

Patient Right to Shop Act

To provide for increased oversight of entities that provide pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of group health plans and health insurance coverage.