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Patient’s Choice Act of 2024
1/4/2025, 11:12 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7677
The Patient's Choice Act of 2024, also known as Bill 118 hr 7677, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to give patients more control over their healthcare choices and options.
One key aspect of the Patient's Choice Act is the expansion of healthcare options for individuals. This includes allowing patients to choose their own healthcare providers and treatments, as well as giving them the ability to shop around for the best prices and services. The bill also aims to increase transparency in healthcare pricing, so that patients can make more informed decisions about their care.
Another important provision of the Patient's Choice Act is the protection of patient privacy. The bill includes measures to ensure that patients' personal and medical information is kept confidential and secure, and that they have control over who has access to their health records. Additionally, the Patient's Choice Act seeks to improve access to healthcare for underserved populations, such as low-income individuals and those living in rural areas. The bill includes provisions to increase funding for community health centers and other healthcare facilities that serve these populations, as well as measures to incentivize healthcare providers to work in underserved areas. Overall, the Patient's Choice Act of 2024 aims to empower patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare, protect their privacy, and improve access to care for all Americans. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its fate will be determined in the coming months.
One key aspect of the Patient's Choice Act is the expansion of healthcare options for individuals. This includes allowing patients to choose their own healthcare providers and treatments, as well as giving them the ability to shop around for the best prices and services. The bill also aims to increase transparency in healthcare pricing, so that patients can make more informed decisions about their care.
Another important provision of the Patient's Choice Act is the protection of patient privacy. The bill includes measures to ensure that patients' personal and medical information is kept confidential and secure, and that they have control over who has access to their health records. Additionally, the Patient's Choice Act seeks to improve access to healthcare for underserved populations, such as low-income individuals and those living in rural areas. The bill includes provisions to increase funding for community health centers and other healthcare facilities that serve these populations, as well as measures to incentivize healthcare providers to work in underserved areas. Overall, the Patient's Choice Act of 2024 aims to empower patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare, protect their privacy, and improve access to care for all Americans. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its fate will be determined in the coming months.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7677
Bill HR 7677 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 13, 2024. Bill HR 7677 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 13, 2024. Bill HR 7677's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7677
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7677
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7677
Patient’s Choice Act of 2024
Patient’s Choice Act of 2024
To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of the Treasury from finalizing a rule proposing restrictions on short-term limited duration insurance, and to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to define such insurance.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7677
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