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A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enforce certain requirements with respect to for-profit corporations that own health care systems, and for other purposes.
7/26/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4804
Bill 118 s 4804, also known as the "For-Profit Health Care Accountability Act," aims to make changes to the Public Health Service Act in order to hold for-profit corporations that own health care systems accountable for meeting certain requirements. The bill specifically targets for-profit corporations, which are businesses that operate with the primary goal of making a profit.
Under this proposed legislation, the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be responsible for enforcing these requirements on for-profit health care corporations. The bill does not specify what these requirements are, but it is likely that they would focus on ensuring that these corporations prioritize the health and well-being of their patients over their financial interests.
The purpose of this bill is to address concerns about the quality of care provided by for-profit health care systems and to ensure that patients are not being put at risk due to profit-driven decisions. By holding these corporations accountable, the hope is that the overall quality of health care in the United States will improve. It is important to note that this bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process and may undergo changes before it is potentially passed into law. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect patients and ensure that their health care needs are being met, while opponents may argue that it could place undue burdens on for-profit corporations.
Under this proposed legislation, the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be responsible for enforcing these requirements on for-profit health care corporations. The bill does not specify what these requirements are, but it is likely that they would focus on ensuring that these corporations prioritize the health and well-being of their patients over their financial interests.
The purpose of this bill is to address concerns about the quality of care provided by for-profit health care systems and to ensure that patients are not being put at risk due to profit-driven decisions. By holding these corporations accountable, the hope is that the overall quality of health care in the United States will improve. It is important to note that this bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process and may undergo changes before it is potentially passed into law. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect patients and ensure that their health care needs are being met, while opponents may argue that it could place undue burdens on for-profit corporations.
Current Status of Bill S 4804
Bill S 4804 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 25, 2024. Bill S 4804 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 25, 2024. Bill S 4804's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of July 25, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4804
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
14Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4804
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4804
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enforce certain requirements with respect to for-profit corporations that own health care systems, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enforce certain requirements with respect to for-profit corporations that own health care systems, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4804
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