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Health ACCESS Act
4/10/2025, 1:27 PM
Summary of Bill S 1140
Bill 119 s 1140, also known as the "Lowering Barriers to Increase Patient Access to Health Care Act," aims to make changes to title XI of the Social Security Act in order to improve patient access to healthcare. The bill seeks to lower barriers that currently exist within the healthcare system, making it easier for individuals to receive the care they need.
Specifically, the bill includes provisions that would streamline the process for patients to access healthcare services, reduce administrative burdens on healthcare providers, and increase transparency in healthcare pricing. By doing so, the bill aims to make it easier for patients to navigate the healthcare system and receive the care they need in a timely manner.
Overall, Bill 119 s 1140 is focused on improving patient access to healthcare by addressing barriers that currently exist within the system. If passed, the bill has the potential to make a positive impact on the healthcare experiences of individuals across the country.
Specifically, the bill includes provisions that would streamline the process for patients to access healthcare services, reduce administrative burdens on healthcare providers, and increase transparency in healthcare pricing. By doing so, the bill aims to make it easier for patients to navigate the healthcare system and receive the care they need in a timely manner.
Overall, Bill 119 s 1140 is focused on improving patient access to healthcare by addressing barriers that currently exist within the system. If passed, the bill has the potential to make a positive impact on the healthcare experiences of individuals across the country.
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Current Status of Bill S 1140
Bill S 1140 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2025. Bill S 1140 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 26, 2025. Bill S 1140's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 26, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1140
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1140
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1140
A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to lower barriers to increase patient access to health care.
A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to lower barriers to increase patient access to health care.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1140
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