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Medical License Verification Act

3/13/2024, 5:04 PM

Summary of Bill S 2684

Bill 118 s 2684, also known as the Medical License Verification Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish a national database for verifying the medical licenses of healthcare providers.

The bill would require all healthcare providers to be listed in this database, which would be accessible to both healthcare facilities and the general public. This database would contain information such as the provider's name, license number, and any disciplinary actions taken against them.

The goal of the Medical License Verification Act is to improve transparency and accountability in the healthcare industry. By making it easier for patients and employers to verify the credentials of healthcare providers, the bill aims to prevent fraud and ensure that patients receive quality care from licensed professionals. Supporters of the bill argue that it will help protect patients from unqualified or fraudulent healthcare providers, while opponents raise concerns about the potential costs and administrative burdens of implementing a national database. Overall, the Medical License Verification Act is a proposed piece of legislation that seeks to enhance the integrity of the healthcare system by establishing a national database for verifying the medical licenses of healthcare providers.

Current Status of Bill S 2684

Bill S 2684 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill S 2684 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 27, 2023.  Bill S 2684's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of July 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2684

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2684

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2684

Medical License Verification Act
Medical License Verification Act
A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to verify whether a health care provider is licensed in good standing before issuing the provider a unique health identifier, and for other purposes.

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