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Study of Anti-Competitive Clauses in Health Insurance Contracts

This bill aims to investigate how certain clauses in contracts between health insurers and healthcare providers affect healthcare prices and access. The goal is to understand if citizens are paying more or have limited choices due to these agreements. The study's findings could lead to changes that improve the situation for patients.
Key points
The government will study how clauses like "all-or-nothing" or "gag clauses" impact healthcare costs and access to doctors.
The effectiveness of government actions against unfair practices in the medical industry will be assessed.
The study report may include recommendations for new regulations to protect patients and increase competition.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8135
Sponsor: Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5]
Process start date: 2022-06-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Addressing Anti-Competitive Contracting Clauses Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8135.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government will study how clauses like "all-or-nothing" or "gag clauses" impact healthcare costs and access to doctors.
  • The effectiveness of government actions against unfair practices in the medical industry will be assessed.
  • The study report may include recommendations for new regulations to protect patients and increase competition.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Health Economy