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Introduced
01/28/2020
01/28/2020
In Committee
01/28/2020
01/28/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for grants to enable States to carry out activities to reduce administrative costs and burdens in health care. This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take a series of actions relating to health care administrative costs. Specifically, HHS must develop a strategy and take associated action to reduce unnecessary costs and administrative burdens in the health care system, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the private health-insurance market, by at least half over a period of 10 years. HHS must also award grants so that states may establish commissions targeting such costs.
AI Summary
This bill aims to reduce unnecessary administrative costs and burdens in the healthcare system, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the private health insurance market. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must develop a strategy and take actions to reduce these costs and burdens by at least half over 10 years. HHS will also award grants to states to establish commissions that target administrative costs and recommend ways to streamline processes and increase the use of electronic transactions and operating rules. The bill requires HHS to report on the progress of these efforts, and a coordinating entity will provide technical assistance and evaluate the impact of the state-level initiatives.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 01/28/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5688/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5688/BILLS-116hr5688ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5688/BILLS-116hr5688ih.pdf.pdf |
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